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Ageing in the Immune System
University College London, GB
Immunity declines with age, leading to higher risks of diseases, weaker responses to new infections, and reduced vaccine efficacy. Our research aims to understand the mechanisms behind this decline by studying changes in the aging immune system. We analyze peripheral blood to assess differences...
- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £50
- Experiment
- Rayne Institute, 5 University St, London WC1E 6JF, UK
17 September 2025 Requirements- - Age above 18 (over 40 years old preferred)
- - Both males and females
- - Non-smoker
- - No history of autoimmune disease
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fMRI Virtual Reality Study
University College London, GB
Join us in this fMRI study investigating how people learn about the relation between situations and mildly uncomfortable electrical stimulations in their environment.
• Inside the scanner you will engage with VR scenarios designed to enlighten our understanding of human learning and...- 180 Min(s) to complete
- £90
- Experiment
- Wellcome Trust Centre, 12 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR, UK
05 September 2025 Requirements- - You must be aged between 18 and 30 years old
- - Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
- - You must be healthy with no history of neurological or mental health conditions.
- - Must not be pregnant
- - Must not have tattoos above the crease of the elbows (this includes semi-permanent tattooing procedures such as micro-blading)
- - Must not have any metallic objects that cannot be removed for the scan.
- Further eligibility requirements will be discussed in a phone call once you have signed up to the study.
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Effects of nitrous oxide on thoughts, emotions and memory
University College London, GB
In this study we are looking at the effects of a drug called nitrous oxide ('laughing gas') on brain functioning during various cognitive tasks. We believe that nitrous oxide can change brain functioning in specific ways which might help us better understand psychological disorders such as PTSD,...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- £50 Cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, London WC1E 7HB, UK
28 August 2025 Requirements- Age 18-40
- Healthy adults
- Fluent in English
- Free of medical and mental health conditions/not had any medical procedures recently
- Not be taking certain medications
- Willing to complete our screening assessment
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An investigation into daily threats in PTSD
University College London, GB
This study aims to investigate how post-traumatic stress symptoms and a sense of current threat impact the daily lives of trauma-exposed individuals. Situations in which an individual experiences a sense of current threat may cause panic, fear and terror. This study uses an ecological momentary...
- 12 Day(s) to complete
- Prize draw
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
04 August 2025 Requirements- You can take part if you are:
- • Aged 18 years or over.
- • Experiencing some post-traumatic stress symptoms, e.g. flashbacks or nightmares, or avoidance of reminders of the event, or feeling jumpy or on edge, as measured on the PTSD symptom screening measure.
- • Experiencing a daily sense of current threat.
- • Have access to a personal smartphone.
- You will not be able to take part if:
- • You are currently receiving psychological therapy, as this will make it difficult for researchers to know whether any changes during the study are due to therapy or taking part in the study.
- • Your scores on the screening measure (not diagnostic) for PTSD symptoms are above a pre-determined severity threshold. If this is the case, we suggest that you contact the signposted services for support.
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How Electrical Stimulation Reshapes Our Ability to Juggle Multiple Tasks
University College London, GB
This experiment involves eye-tracking and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique. The experiment includes two parts: the first session lasts for 2 hours, and the second session (one week after the first session) lasts for 1 hour. You will...
- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- £35
- Experiment
- 2 Wakefield St, London WC1N 1PF, UK
02 May 2025 Requirements- Eligibility criteria (read carefully):
- 1. Native British English speakers, aged 18-35
- 2. Right-handed
- 3. Less than 3 years of musical training
- 4. No speech or hearing deficits, no neurological or psychiatric disorders (e.g., dyslexia)
- 5. No severe dry eyes
- 6. No extensive experience with degraded speech
- To ensure you are tDCS safe, you should NOT participate if you:
- • Have a history of epilepsy or seizures
- • Have any implanted metal or electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers)
- • Have a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders
- • Are pregnant
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The Effect of Benzodiazepines on Anxiety-related Cognition
University College London, GB
We would like to invite you to participate in a study investigating the effects of benzodiazepines on anxiety-related cognition and behaviour. It is hoped that this research will contribute to an improved understanding of anxiety-related disorders and how to treat them. We are investigating the...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £40 + bonus
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17-19 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AZ, UK
01 May 2025 Requirements- There are some inclusion/exclusion criteria in place which are designed to limit the risks of adverse drug effects. We have a brief online questionnaire that you will need to complete so that we can assess your eligibility. Please see the link below.
- You are eligible if you are aged between 18 and 64 and don’t have a history of neurological illness or any other physical health condition likely to influence cognitive ability. To limit dangerous interactions with lorazepam, we are excluding individuals who are currently or have recently taken other drugs which are known to interact with lorazepam. We are excluding participants who are/may be/planning to get pregnant, to limit harm to unborn children. Other indications may be taken into account so that those with higher risk of side-effects of lorazepam are excluded (e.g. history of benzodiazepine allergy).
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LIFE trial
University College London, GB
Investigating exercise in depression & comparing inflammation, brain function, cognition and mental health between people with and without depression.
- 20 Hour(s) to complete
- £10/hr, additional prizes to be won and additional payment for brain scans.
- Experiment
- University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK
29 April 2025 Requirements- Ages 18 - 60.
- Must not have any neurological diseases
- Must not have a current or historical diagnosis of any mental health disorder
- Must not be pregnant
- Must not regularly take anti-inflammatory medication
- Must not exercise >30min/week
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Meditation for Poor Sleep and Stress/Trauma
University College London, GB
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic event that still causes you distress? Do you have trouble sleeping? We are recruiting volunteers for a research study on the effects of meditation on poor sleep and stressor/trauma-related symptoms.
You will visit UCL four times over 10 weeks,...- 4 Month(s) to complete
- £50 Cash and 2 sleep reports
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, London WC1E 7HB, UK
04 March 2025 Requirements- Please complete a short survey on Qualtrics to see if you are eligible: https://qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_dgsqMYqvn8ZelTM
- Eligibility requirements: Age 18-35, trouble falling or staying asleep, experienced a stressful or traumatic event that continues to distress you, NOT currently in counselling/therapy, do NOT meditate once or more per month, have reliable daily access to the Internet
- Please note these are not the only criteria and you will need to undergo a telephone screening to confirm you are eligible to take part.
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Bipolar disorder: How does my mood relate to my brain activity?
University College London, GB
Want to help exciting neuroimaging research into the relationship between mood & brain connections? If you have a bipolar diagnosis, aged 18-45 & near London, join this paid study at University College London. This involves one fMRI scan visit and some decision making games as well a short...
- 300 Min(s) to complete
- £45 for scan plus £17.5 for smartphone part.
- One fMRI scan and 2-week smartphone study (approx. 1 hour per week)
- Queen Square, London WC1N, UK
10 December 2024 Requirements- Have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
- Be under 45 years of age
- Based in London
- No history of a neurological disorder
- No neurodivergence (including autism spectrum, ADHD, learning difficulties)
- No MRI contraindications (e.g., metal implants, pacemakers, severe claustrophobia).
- Has a smartphone with access to internet
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The Impact of CBT on Shock-Potentiated Neural Circuitry
University College London, GB
We are looking for participants with persistent anxiety to take part in our research study on the effects of psychological therapy on learning and emotional processing. It is hoped that this research will contribute to an improved understanding of anxiety and its treatments. Participants will...
- 7 Hour(s) to complete
- £75 for full participation.
- Experiment
- Queen Square, London WC1N 3AH, UK
07 October 2024 Requirements- We are looking for people who have been experiencing persistent anxiety and/or low mood.
- All participants must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- Participants will need to be safe to go into the MRI scanner, meaning they must have no metal in their body that cannot be removed (piercings, implants, medical devices, etc).
- We unfortunately cannot accept participants who have taken antidepressant medication in the past six months.
- We also cannot accept participants who are currently receiving CBT treatment, or have received such treatment within the past 3 months.
- However, we are able to recruit participants who are on the waiting list for CBT treatment through the NHS, but please let us know.
- It is also preferable for participants to live in London.
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BI-MODAL: Measuring moods and decision-making longitudinally (fMRI scan)
University College London, GB
We would like to invite you to participate in a neuroimaging study, involving one fMRI scan visit and some decision making games as well a short 2-week smartphone-based study exploring the relationship between life events, mood, and decision-making over time! The aim of the study is to help...
- 300 Min(s) to complete
- 45 pounds for scan / 17.50 pounds for smartphone study plus free picture of your brain!
- One fMRI scan and 2-week smartphone study (approx. 1 hour per week)
- Wellcome Trust Centre, 12 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR, UK
16 September 2024 Requirements- Age above 30 or below 45
- Based in London
- No history of a neurological disorder or a mental health condition (e.g. major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder)
- No neurodivergence (including autism spectrum, ADHD, learning difficulties)
- Has a smartphone with access to internet
- No participation in a clinical trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product within 1 month of enrollment in the study
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Investigating Instagram use among young females
University College London, GB
This study was designed to investigate the use of Instagram and how we react to certain pictures. You will be asked to rate a number of pictures on several dimensions and answer some questions about yourself.
- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
28 November 2017 Requirements- Caucasian women
- Age 18-29
- Active Instagram Users