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The effects of ageing processes on muscle damage, repair and inflammation
University of Westminster, GB
You are being invited to take part in a research study examining changes in muscle function and muscle inflammation following exercise. There is evidence from many studies that exercise-induced muscle damage is caused by strenuous and unaccustomed exercise and is related to strength loss, pain,...
- 2 Week(s) to complete
- A) State-of-the-Art Medical Body Composition Analysis (e.g. muscles/fat/hydration/resting & energy expenditure) B) Information about your aerobic/anaerobic capacity - VO2max, power and strength assessments to approach your training in a scientific manner C) A training program to improve your performance
- Experiment
- 115 New Cavendish St, Fitzrovia, London W1W, UK
05 December 2019 Requirements- Physically active males between 18 and 35 years of age
- No eccentric exercise as part of your training (e.g. resistance/weight lifting - mainly on legs/deadlifts/squats/lunges/leg press/leg extension/downhill running). Exercises with just your body weight are fine as part of your normal training
- No supplementation (e.g. fish oil)
- No injuries
- Non-smokers
- Free from any immune, cardiovascular or metabolic disease
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Protecting your child against flu
King's College London, GB
We are looking for English speaking parents or guardians of children born between September 1st 2008 and August 31st 2017 to complete a study investigating whether changing the ‘Protecting your child against flu’ leaflet affects parents’ intentions to vaccinate their child for flu and their...
- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw - £50 Amazon vouchers
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
05 December 2019 Requirements- Aged 18 or older
- Speak fluent English
- Parent or guardian of a child born between September 1st 2008 and August 31st 2017.
- If you have recently taken part in a similar study investigating the phrasing of the ‘Protecting your child against flu’ leaflet, you cannot take part in this study.
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Campus climate in relation to attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people
Royal Holloway University of London, GB
The study aims to contribute towards understanding and educating people’s thoughts, feelings and opinions about LGBTQ+ students in a UK higher education institution setting.
You can participate regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity!
If you decide to take part, we will ask...- 10 Min(s) to complete
- prize draw for 2 £25 amazon vouchers (leave email at the end)
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
03 December 2019 Requirements- Be over 18
- Be a student of a UK higher education institution
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Improving how we communicate about antibiotics in information leaflets
King's College London, GB
We are inviting people who are fluent in English and 16 years or over to take part in an online survey. In the survey you will receive one of three different patient information leaflets for an antibiotic to read, which will be followed by questions about your perceptions of the information in...
- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw to receive £200, £100 or £50 worth of Amazon vouchers
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
24 November 2019 Requirements- 16 years or older
- Fluent in English
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Binge Eating Research Study *MALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED*
University College London, GB
We are looking for men, aged 18-24, who binge on food 1+ times per month and experience a sense of loss-of-control when bingeing, but are otherwise generally well. This psychological research will be conducted at University College London’s Clinical Psychopharmacology Unit.
- 7 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash: £85
- Experiment
- University College London, Gower St, Kings Cross, London WC1E 6BT, UK
08 November 2019 Requirements- Motivation to reduce binge eating
- Age: 18-24
- Male
- Several other eligibility criteria are assessed with the online screening questionnaire.
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EEG Study Of Mind Wandering
King's College London, GB
We are interested in how the brain works during episodes of mind wandering and task focus.
To measure brain function, we use a safe and non-invasive neuroimaging technique called electroencephalogram (EEG). To understand whether someone is mind wandering or focusing on the task, we use a...- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- up to £70
- Experiment
- Institute of Psychiatry Main Building, Camberwell, London SE5 8AF, UK
29 October 2019 Requirements- Any gender
- Age 40-65 (We will still consider individuals between 35 and 40 years of age)
- Fluent in English or English as a first language
- NO history of (or currently present) major co-occurring medical or mental health disorders:
- - NO Current episode of major depression; Current anxiety with panic attacks;
- - NO Current psychosis or hypomania/mania
- - NO Drug or alcohol addiction or dependency
- - NO Head injury or other identifiable neurological condition
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tDEP: Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Depression
University of East London, GB
We are looking for participants aged 18 and over with low mood/depression to take part in our study looking into a new treatment for depression.
The study aims to look at whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), could be a potential treatment for major depression that can be...- 6 Week(s) to complete
- Up to £135 in vouchers and travel expenses
- Clinical Trial
- Stratford Campus, Water Ln, London E15 4LZ, UK
14 October 2019 Requirements- Inclusion Criteria
- Aged 18+
- Currently depressed
- Taking anti-depressant medication and/or receiving therapy for 3 weeks or less; or willing to do so.
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- Exclusion Criteria
- Individuals with additional psychiatric disorders (eg. bipolar or any psychotic disorder).
- Individuals with a history of neurological disorders, i.e. epileptic seizures, stroke, or brain injury.
- Individuals who have any implanted metal devices in the head or pacemakers.
- Individuals who have frequent or severe headaches or dizziness.
- Pregnant individuals.
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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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Cultural Attitudes to Money and Electric Vehicle Adoption in London
University of East London, GB
The biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption are range anxiety, charging time and cost. Battery range and charging time are continuously being improved within the industry, however, the cost of an electric vehicles is still prohibitive for many.
This study explores whether cultural...- 15 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
01 October 2019 Requirements- London based
- Driver
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Family Study: Gut bacteria and Dietary Fibres
Imperial College London, GB
We are interested to find out how the gut bacteria of people from different generations breaks down different dietary fibres.
We are looking for teams of volunteers in direct link from the same family, such as:
grandmother, mother and daughter/son
mother and daughter/son
grandmother and...- 20 Min(s) to complete
- £20 for each participant
- Experiment.
- Paddington, London W2, UK
26 September 2019 Requirements- Duos or trios from the same family and in direct link, such as: grandmother, mother and daughter/son OR mother and daughter/son OR grandmother and granddaughter/grandson
- Age: 16-85
- Do not have type II diabetes
- Do not have Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Do not have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Did not take antibiotics in the past 3 months
- Did not take probiotics/prebiotics in the past 3 months
- Did not take laxatives in the past month
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The effects of nitrous oxide on thoughts and feelings in healthy people
University College London, GB
You would be asked to complete a brief online and telephone screening. If eligible, you would come to UCL on one occasion. As part of the study you will be completing a series of questionnaires, inhaling either nitrous oxide or medical air, repeating some questionnaires during inhalation, and...
- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £20 cash
- Experiment
- 1-19 Torrington Pl, Fitzrovia, London WC1E 7HB, UK
24 September 2019 Requirements- Men and Women
- Aged 18 – 40 years
- Fluent in English
- Do NOT have any significant physical or mental health problems
- Do NOT have cardiovascular conditions or other breathing problems
- Have NOT had recent dental work
- Do NOT regularly use any recreational drugs (other than alcohol, caffeine and nicotine)
- (Please note that these are not the only criteria for taking part and you will need to undergo an online and telephone screening to confirm you are eligible to take part)
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Acute Mycoprotein
Imperial College London, GB
The aim of the study is to look at the effects of different types of dietary protein and fibre on blood sugar levels and appetite in South Asian and European adults with Type 2 Diabetes who are not on insulin. You will be asked to attend the CRF at Hammersmith Hospital for 6 separate study...
- 6 Day(s) to complete
- £180 upon completion study (£30 per study visit)
- Clinical Trial
- Shepherd's Bush, London W12 0NN, UK
09 September 2019 Requirements- TO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
- To not be taking insulin
- Age 18-70
- South Asian or European ancestry