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LGBQ+ self-esteem intervention study
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 and compensation for travel
- Intervention trial
- Denmark Hill, Camberwell, 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 + 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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FLARe AN: Fear Learning in Anorexia Nervosa (Healthy controls needed too!)
King's College London, GB
FLARe in AN aims to examine the process of fear conditioning in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa, and those now recovered from the disorder. This study aims to examine how easily people become fearful or worried about things they encounter in daily life, and how long this anxiety lasts for.
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £10 Amazon voucher
- Experiment
- Online
31 January 2019 Requirements- We want to recruit:
- a) adults (18 years and above) currently living with AN (inpatient or outpatient), and
- b) adults (18 years and above) now weight-restored who previously lived with AN.
- c) female adults (18 years and above) with no current or previous history of eating disorders
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Social Networks and Eating Behaviours in Adolescents
King's College London, GB
This study is aiming to investigate how young people perceive and interact with others in social situations. We are looking for two groups of young people (12-18) to compare:
1) People with no history of mental illness
2) People with eating disorders
If you fit one of these categories, please...- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £15
- Experiment
- Online
30 January 2019 Requirements- Aged 12-18
- No current or previous diagnosis of mental illness OR current diagnosis of an eating disorder
- Fluent in English
- Normal visual acuity (no visual impairment that cannot be corrected with visual aids such as glasses or contact lenses)
- No neurological impairment (e.g. epilepsy)
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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- Males
- Age 10-18
- ADHD diagnosis
- Never medicated for ADHD or non-medicated for at least one year
- Right-handed
- Weight: 25-80 kg
- No other psychiatric or neurological disorder
- No history of substance abuse
- No metal in your body (e.g. braces, pacemaker)
- No history of cardiac problems
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Exploring smokers’ views on giving up smoking
King's College London, GB
Looking for current smokers to be interviewed about their recent experiences in quitting smoking and perceptions of smoking cessation support and alternative nicotine products (e.g. electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products).
- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Shopping voucher for initial interview and £10 shopping voucher for follow-up interview
- Interview
- Addiction Sciences Building, 4 Windsor Walk, 4 Windsor Walk, Camberwell, London SE5, UK
28 November 2018 Requirements- 18 years or older
- Have tried to quit smoking in the last three months
- Currently smokes at least 5 cigarettes a day
- Does not use nicotine replacement or e-cigarettes every day
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ICARUS: Cognitive Training & tDCS for Binge Eating Disorder
King's College London, GB
Do you have symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder? Cognitive bias modification training (CBM) and a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) have separately been shown to help alleviate symptoms of eating disorders, reducing binge 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 community-dwelling adults
- - Aged between 18 and 70
- - Diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder (will be assessed at screening)
- - BMI 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 taking antidepressant medication who have not been on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks
- - 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 >10 cigarettes per day
- - Individuals who drink >3-4 units (men) or 2-3 units (women) of alcohol per day
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- Additional excluding criteria may apply and inclusion will be determined by the study screening.
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Brain imaging comparison of cancer medications
King's College London, GB
The trial investigates the effect on the brain blood flow of a single dose of two prostate cancer medications (which will be taken during separate visits) at King's College Hospital, London. The study involves a medical screening followed by 3 full-day visits separated by about 6 weeks. During...
- 4 Day(s) to complete
- £830
- Experiment
- Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK
26 October 2018 Requirements- Healthy males aged 18-45. To find out more information, please contact a member of the study team at FACT-study@kcl.ac.uk
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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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Cardiovascular health and microbiome after raspberry consumption
King's College London, GB
The study will be in two phase :
First stratification study : you will be ask to consume high polyphenol breakfast ( flaxseed, raspberry and soy milk) and provide urine and blood samples before and after consumption
Second phase : after taking part of the first phase you will be...- 3 Month(s) to complete
- 125 pound after completion
- Experiment
- Waterloo Campus, Lambeth, London SE1, UK
12 July 2018 Requirements- Healthy Women and Men aged Between 20-70 years
- BMI 25-30 Kg/m2
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Socio-emotional function and comorbidities in anorexia nervosa
King's College London, GB
This project aims to understand the way in which people with anorexia nervosa and those who have recovered from anorexia nervosa process emotional and social information, compared to healthy controls.
- 150 Min(s) to complete
- £20 Cash
- Experiment
- King's College London, De Crespigny Park, Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
13 June 2018 Requirements- Age 18 - 55
- Male or female
- Current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
- BMI 17.5 or below (current AN) or 19 - 27 (recovered AN)
- Normal or corrected to normal vision
- No history of brain trauma, neurological impairment, or serious disability
- Fluent in English
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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)