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Investigating digital game and leisure activity effects on relaxation
University of Nottingham, GB
This study investigates the effects of digital games and leisure activities on post-work relaxation.
- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
21 May 2019 Requirements- Age 18+
- Employed
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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...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- Travel expenses
- 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
- 12 healthy male subjects aged 18-60 years with a BMI <25 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 Gastric Emptying 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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Protein dose requirements post-exercise for maximal muscle growth
University of Nottingham, GB
People respond to feeding with protein by increasing the production of new protein in their muscle, a process known as muscle protein synthesis (MPS). This response has been found to be further increased when combined with resistance exercise. The optimal dosing of protein to maximise MPS has...
- 3 Week(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
07 January 2019 Requirements- Women
- Age 18-35 yrs
- Non smokers
- Non-vegetarian
- Regularly undertake resistance exercise
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Understanding resilience in victims of stalking-like behaviours
University of Nottingham, GB
The project is about understanding whether specific coping strategies and a person’s belief in their ability to cope with stressors has a link with the positive and negative outcomes of experiencing stalking-like behaviours.
We are asking people who have and have not experienced stalking-like...- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
07 November 2018 Requirements- UK General population
- Adult (18y+)
- Computer literate
- Has access to internet
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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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Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion: A Critical Feminist Perspective
University of Nottingham, GB
My PhD research is on the experiences of women who were pregnant as teenagers and who terminated their pregnancies. Its main focus is on language - how and what language is used to discuss teenage pregnancy and abortion, and how this impacts on the experiences of women.
Women who participate...- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Interview
- Greenfield St, Nottingham NG7 2JN, UK
01 October 2018 Requirements- Aged 18 and over
- Had an abortion between the ages of 13 and 19 (inclusive)
- Had an abortion in England
- Reside in England
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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
27 September 2018 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.