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Exploring machine translation on mobile devices
University of Nottingham, GB
This survey aims to explore user perceptions of machine translation apps and understand how people are using such apps.
- 10 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
27 September 2019 Requirements- 18+
- People who use machine translation on mobile devices
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Effects of Cocoa on Vascular Function and Symptoms in Raynaud's Phenomenon
University of Nottingham, GB
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of daily consumption of cocoa or placebo during winter in those who experience Raynaud’s phenomenon. For more information see:...
- 3 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
28 August 2019 Requirements- Female and Males experiencing symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon (tip of the fingers or toes turn white)
- Aged between 18-60 years
- Able to attend the laboratory in Nottingham on 4 occasions
- Not taking medication for Raynaud's symptoms
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The effects of intervention duration on emotion appraisals during pregnancy
University of Nottingham, GB
The current study will require participants to complete a series of online questionnaires, as well as take part in a self-paced online intervention, during the second trimester of their pregnancy. The opportunity to take part in a follow-up interview is also provided, where you can discuss how...
- 3 Month(s) to complete
- £10 shopping voucher
- Online Questionnaire, intervention study, interview
- Online
31 May 2019 Requirements- Must be between 12-16 weeks pregnant when beginning the study.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be able to speak and read fluent English.
- Must be a UK resident.
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BLF Early COPD Study
University of Nottingham, GB
The main objective is to study the very early stages of the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The investigators will do this by recruiting a novel cohort of smokers (age 30-45), in whom the investigators will follow the trajectories of lung function decline to identify...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG5 1PH, UK
01 April 2019 Requirements- Age 30-45 years
- Current smokers
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The effect of feeding on gut function
University of Nottingham, GB
Obesity is a complicated condition that is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to increase our knowledge of how the condition may arise, and what makes people remain obese. We are comparing 12 people with obesity with 12 people of normal build, and will look at how quickly food empties...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
22 March 2019 Requirements- 12 healthy male subjects aged 18-60 years with a BMI 30-40 kg/m2
- No acute illness in the preceding 6 weeks
- No use of regular medication
- No factors which would affect MRI scan (e.g. pace maker, metal clips, metal implants)
- No history of gastrointestinal motility disorders (eg, gastric reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, etc)
- No significant previous thoracic or abdominal surgery
- Active sportsmen and bodybuilders would not be suitable to take part
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The Adelaide Study
University of Nottingham, GB
We are investigating the speed that a glucose drink empties from the stomach in healthy individuals who have Black African or Caribbean or White European heritage. We are also looking at blood glucose levels and the hormones released (that are related to appetite and digestion) and how these may...
- 1 Day(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
19 March 2019 Requirements- White European or Black African or Carribean Heritage
- Age 18-60 years
- BMI >18 kg/m2
- No significant medical conditions or use of regular medication (except oral contraceptive pill, or antihypertensive medication - as long as use is more than 6 months)
- Non-diabetic
- No History of IBS, food intolerances, any gastrointestinal disorders
- No previous bariatric surgery
- Ability to give written informed consent
- English speaking – We do not have the capacity to recruit non English speakers as all literature is in English.
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Eye Tracking Study
University of Nottingham, GB
in this study, you will be sitting in front of a computer screen. You will be asked to view a series of images while your eye movements are being tracked by a special camera.
The study will last about 45 minutes for which you will receive £5 cash to compensate for your time.
Approved by...- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £5
- Experiment
- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham : University Park Campus, Psychology, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, East Dr, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
14 February 2019 Requirements- Adult, over the age of 18.
- Corrected or normal vision.
- If possible, please refrain from wearing Mascara.
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Investigation of executive functioning in adults with and without tinnitus
University of Nottingham, GB
Researchers who investigate the ability to concentrate refer to the ability as “cognition”. Recent research suggests that people with tinnitus may perform differently on computer-based puzzles that measure different types of cognition. The purpose of this research study is to investigate which...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash £10 + reasonable travel expenses
- Experiment
- 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU, UK
13 February 2019 Requirements- We need participants both WITH tinnitus and WITHOUT tinnitus
- You must:
- - Speak fluent English.
- - Be aged 18 to 80-years old.
- - Have no more than a slight hearing loss.
- - Currently not be taking any medications that cause concentration difficulties.
- - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
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Investigating the Effects of Caffeine on Brown Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis
University of Nottingham, GB
The study aims to increase knowledge about brown fat. Brown fat is a special fat tissue in the body which produces heat, by utilising the body's fat and glucose stores making it a promising target in anti obesity treatment. We are interested in whether caffeine effects how active brown adipose...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2FT, UK
06 November 2018 Requirements- · Healthy Males
- · Aged between 18 and 30 years old
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Impact of Adverse Childhood Experience
University of Nottingham, GB
We are currently looking for individuals:
1) aged 18 to 25
2) residing in UK
3) Female
to fill in a 15 minutes ANONYMOUS ONLINE SURVEY.
Through the survey, we hope to be able to understand how an individual’s adverse childhood experience influences one’s 1) beliefs, 2) traumatic responses...- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
23 October 2018 Requirements- Residing in UK
- Aged 18 to 25
- Female
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Eclipse 2 Study
University of Nottingham, GB
We are exploring how the liver and muscles coordinate glucose and fat metabolism differently between healthy individuals and people who have elevated levels of fat in their liver. 'Eclipse 2' forms part of a larger study. As a healthy volunteer, you will be asked to attend for a single study...
- 1 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
03 May 2018 Requirements- male
- aged 18 – 50 years,
- English speaker
- non-vegetarian (diet contains meat and /or fish)
- Drink less than 21 units of alcohol per week
- Have normal liver fat on ultrasound scan (measured at the Screening visit)
- Normal weight (Body mass index (BMI) 18-28 kg/m2)
- Are not taking medication that may affect your liver health (e.g. steroids, statins, omega-3- acids)
- Are not participating in special diet or weight loss programmes.
- Are able to lie down in an MRI scanner
- Do not have a history of diabetes, heart problems or psychiatric illness.
- Do not take any regular medication
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Eclipse Study
University of Nottingham, GB
We are testing whether carnitine (a dietary supplement) reduces the liver fat and improves metabolism in individuals who have a high concentration of fat within their liver. Participants will be given either Carnitine or a placebo, together with a meal replacement milkshake twice daily for 6...
- 6 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
03 May 2018 Requirements- Males
- 'overweight' or 'obese' (BMI 28-40 kg/m2)
- Age 18-50 years
- Non-smokers
- Having elevated liver fat (measured at the screening visit using abdominal ultrasound)
- Capable of providing informed consent
- Non-vegetarian diet (diet includes meat and / or fish)
- Weekly ethanol consumption <21 units/week
- Negative for Hepatitis B and C serology, liver autoantibodies, transferrin saturation, α1-antitrypsin levels (measured at the screening visit)
- No Known history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, psychiatric conditions, Chronic kidney disease
- No Surgery within 6 months prior to start of study
- No Exposure to drugs known to influence hepatic health (including steroids, statins, omega-3-fatty acids)
- No Contraindications to magnetic resonance scanning, which includes implanted ferrous material (implantable pacemakers or defibrillators), metallic ocular foreign bodies, ferromagnetic aneurysm clips or severe claustrophobia.