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The effect of brain stimulation on language in post-stroke aphasia
King's College London, GB
Many adults who suffer from stroke have aphasia or problems with communication such as talking and getting thoughts and opinions out. The main aim of this research is to study how brain stimulation can help improve language problems caused by stroke. We are testing to see if brain stimulation...
- 8 Hour(s) to complete
- Up to £25 for travel expenses for assessment sessions only will be reimbursed with an official receipt.
- interventional study
- Great Maze Pond, London SE1, UK
08 October 2019 Requirements- Adults 18 years and over
- Single stroke at least 6 months ago
- Aphasia or language problems caused by stroke
- Not currently undertaking any therapy
- Right handed prior to stroke
- Native English speakers
- Willing to participate and comply with proposed block of language therapy
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Computerized Intervention for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
King's College London, GB
I’m interested in exploring new ways of targeting the experience of loss of control over eating, and looking at potential mechanisms that might be involved in maintaining disordered eating. The research will involve testing a new app-based intervention, which we hope will help tackle these...
- 1 Month(s) to complete
- Cash (£15)
- Experiment
- Online
02 July 2019 Requirements- 1) A diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder, or someone who has reason to believe they may meet criteria but has never been formally assessed
- 2) Is currently in receipt of treatment for their eating difficulties (this can include medication)
- 3) No severe psychiatric disorder (eg. psychosis)
- 4) Fluency in English
- 5) No visual impairment that cannot be repaired with eyewear or contact lenses
- 6) No drug or alcohol abuse
- 7) No metabolic disorder
- 8) Between 18 and 60 years old
- 9) BMI > 18.5
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Stigma and Self-Esteem Therapy Study
King's College London, GB
We are investigating a new talking therapy for young people who have experienced stigma, prejudice and/or discrimination and who are looking to improve their self esteem. The study would involve taking part in an interview and then 6 individual sessions designed to improve self esteem. You...
- 6 Week(s) to complete
- Travel expenses
- Interview and Intervention study
- London SE5, UK
29 April 2019 Requirements- Have a characteristic, identity or experience that is associated with stigma, prejudice and/or discrimination (for example: race, weight, disability, mental health, sexual orientation, and many others)
- Age 16-24
- Currently experiencing low self esteem and would like help with this
- Can attend six 1-hour sessions in London
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Healthy volunteers wanted for an fMRI study on medication action in ADHD
King's College London, GB
This study looks at how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications influence the brain of ADHD adolescents. To fully understand what these drugs do in the ADHD brain, we first need to know how the brains of healthy adolescents work. This is where you can help us!
Please note...- 180 Min(s) to complete
- £70
- Experiment
- Institute of Psychiatry Main Building, Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
15 April 2019 Requirements- Age 8-20 years old
- No diagnosis of psychiatric or neurological disorder
- Not using psychoactive medications
- No metal in the body (e.g. braces, pacemaker)
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LGBQ+ low self-esteem intervention
King's College London, GB
We are investigating a new talking therapy for LGBQ+ young people who are looking for help to improve their self-esteem. The study would involve taking part in an interview and then 6 individual sessions designed to improve self-esteem. You would also be asked to fill out some short...
- 6 Week(s) to complete
- The benefits of a talking therapy with no waiting list and compensation for travel
- Interview and intervention trial
- London, UK
06 March 2019 Requirements- Identify as a minority sexual orientation (e.g. lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, pansexual etc.)
- Age 16-24
- Currently experiencing low self-esteem and would like help with this
- Can attend six 1 hour sessions in London
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The effect of intranasal oxytocin on brain and behaviour in males
King's College London, GB
We are examining the effects of intranasal oxytocin on neuroimaging/neuropsychology in males. Oxytocin is an important natural hormone produced by the body which supports social decision-making and the development of bonds between humans.
The study involves 3 sessions. The first is an...- 10 Hour(s) to complete
- £50-£100 (depending on flexible availability) + all food/travel
- Experiment
- 16 De Crespigny Park, Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
07 February 2019 Requirements- - male
- - age 18-60
- - no university degree
- - no offense history
- - no/minimal drug use
- - no current mental or neurological illness or brain injury
- - comfortable in an MRI scanner (i.e. not claustrophobic & can remain still for ca. 60 minutes)
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fMRI study of guanfacine and lisdexamfetamine in ADHD adolescents
King's College London, GB
This study looks at two different types of medication that are sometimes used in treatment of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The medications we are studying are called lisdexamfetamine and guanfacine. We would like to find out how these two drugs act on the brain...
- 4 Day(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- MRC SGDP (Social and Genetic Developmental Psychiatry Centre), Camberwell, London SE5, UK
09 January 2019 Requirements- Age 8-20
- ADHD diagnosis
- Not using ADHD medication for at least 3 months
- No other psychiatric or neurological disorder (apart from autism spectrum, oppositional defiant, and conduct disorders)
- No history of substance abuse
- No metal in your body (e.g. braces, pacemaker)
- No history of cardiac problems
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ICARUS: Brain Stimulation & Cognitive Training to reduce Binge Eating
King's College London, GB
Do you binge eat large amounts of food and experience a loss of control while eating? Cognitive bias modification training (CBM) and a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) have separately been shown to reduce binge eating episodes and frequency of cravings, and are delivered as a...
- 7 Week(s) to complete
- All participants are reimbursed £60 for completing the 3 assessments, and travel expenses for the 6 intervention sessions will be covered by up to £10 per visit.
- Experiment
- Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
12 November 2018 Requirements- Inclusion Criteria
- - Male and female adults
- - Aged between 18 and 70
- - Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder (no diagnosis needed, eligibility assessed at screening)
- - BMI equal to or greater than 25 kg/m² (overweight or obese)
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- Exclusion Criteria
- - Individuals with a significant/unstable medical or psychiatric disorders needing acute treatment in its own right (e.g., substance dependence, acute suicidality)
- - Individuals with a history of epileptic seizures, stroke, or brain injury, who have any implanted metal devices in the head, frequent or severe headaches or dizziness
- - Individuals who smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day
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- Additional excluding criteria may apply and inclusion will be determined by the study screening.
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Unravelling the effects of Oxytocin on Reinforcement Learning
King's College London, GB
The study involves 5 visits (1 screening session and 4 experimental sessions) to our centre in Denmark Hill. You will receive 3 doses of intranasal oxytocin or placebo in different visits and then we will take some pictures of your brain while you lay in a scanner of magnetic resonance imaging....
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher - up to 210£
- Experiment
- Online
02 October 2018 Requirements- 16-35 years old, right-handed male
- You do not suffer or have suffered from any previous psychiatric or neurological condition
- You are not currently receiving any medication that may affect your performance (please discuss with the researcher if unsure)
- Do not have a history of drug dependence
- Have not been using recreational drugs in past month
- Drink less than 28 units of alcohol per week (1 unit = 1/2 pint of beer (285mls) or 25ml of spirits or 1 glass of wine) and smoke less than 5 cigarettes per day (in the past 6 months)
- You consent to providing a small blood sample (3 teaspoonfuls) in each study visit
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Social experiences and eating behaviours in adolescents
King's College London, GB
This study investigates the way that young people view others and experience social interactions in relation to mental health and eating behaviours. Participants will be asked to complete some questionnaires and computerised tasks which will take a maximum of 2 hours ad will receive £15 for...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £15 Amazon Voucher or Cheque
- Experiment
- 103 Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London SE5, UK
30 March 2018 Requirements- To take part in this study you must be:
- Aged 13-17
- Fluent in English
- No current or previous mental health diagnosis
- OR currently diagnosed with an eating disorder, with no severe psychiatric comorbidity (e.g. psychosis)
- No visual impairment that is not corrected by glasses/contact lenses
- No neurological impairment (e.g. epilepsy)
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Biomarkers in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (BIND)
King's College London, GB
This study is exploring the potential of using an eye-tracking test in the diagnostic assessments of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), hopefully improving the diagnosis of these conditions in the future. The whole study is non-invasive and...
- 2.5 Hour(s) to complete
- £20 shopping voucher and up to £30 of travel costs reimbursed.
- Experiment
- Institute of Psychiatry Main Building, Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
06 December 2017 Requirements- Age 35+
- Males and Females
- No mental health problems ('healthy' participants)
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LQD (Lithium versus Quetiapine in treatment resistant Depression)
King's College London, GB
Have you tried different antidepressants but have found that they’ve not fully helped you?
We are investigating whether lithium or quetiapine is more effective at treating depression and are looking for volunteers to take part in this research study.- 1 Year(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Oxford, UK
29 September 2017 Requirements- You will be eligible to take part in the trial if you are:
- • Aged 18 or over
- • Currently depressed
- • Have tried two or more antidepressants in your current depressive episode but have not fully recovered with these
- • Are currently taking an antidepressant
- However, you will not be suitable if you are:
- • Currently breastfeeding or pregnant
- • Currently experiencing psychotic symptoms
- • Have bipolar depression