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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
- Inconvenience allowance
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
07 January 2019 Requirements- Men and women
- Age 18-35 yrs
- Non smokers
- Non-vegetarian
- Regularly undertake resistance exercise
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childhood experiences, psychological symptoms and behaviour
University of Nottingham, GB
I am carrying out some research on people’s early experiences, psychological symptoms, self-harm and aggression. The aim of this study is to understand more about the way people’s early experiences affect their experiences of psychological symptoms and behaviour in adult life. By understanding...
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
07 December 2018 Requirements- Aged over 18 years
- English Speaking
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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
- . BMI <25
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The effect of feeding on gut function in lean and obese men (BRAGG Study)
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
26 October 2018 Requirements- 24 healthy male subjects aged 18-60 years; 12 with a BMI 30-40 kg/m2, 12 with a BMI of 20-28 kg/m2 (but waist circumference<96cm)
- 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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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. These questionnaires are aimed to measure the emotional levels of participants, and the...
- 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.
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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.
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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 taking cocoa capsules or placebo daily for 3 months during winter in those who experience Raynaud’s phenomenon
We are looking for:
Female and Male experiencing the symptoms of Primary Raynaud's phenomenon
-Age between 18-60 years- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £40 cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2FT, UK
23 April 2018 Requirements- We are looking for:
- Female and Male experiencing symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon (tip of the fingers sometimes turn white)
- Criteria:
- Age between 18-60 years
- Not taking medication for Raynaud's symptoms
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Observational studies of how musicians prepare for performances
University of Nottingham, GB
I am observing musicians' organisational methods when preparing for performances and also carrying out other activities e.g. looking at files in a computer, making notes, working with a digital audio workstation, etc. I am also interested in understanding how musicians make use of different...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- N/A
- Observational
- Nottingham, UK
26 March 2018 Requirements- We are looking for musicians who are at least at an intermediate level of proficiency with guitar or bass guitar and that are actively performing with their primary instrument on a regular basis (e.g. learning new songs, practicing repertoire, rehearsing with other musicians, among other activities).
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