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Investigating the role of attention and how it affects every day perception
University of Westminster, GB
The experiment comprises of 2 computerised experiments, which take 15 minutes each (30 minutes in total). Both experiments consist of you looking for a target item on the screen and deciding as quickly as you can whether it is there or not.
The 3 experiments differ in the sort of targets...- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Online
31 August 2020 Requirements- age: 18+
- males and females
- all participants should have normal to corrected vision
- Participants should be free from any physical or sensory impairment
- Exclusion criteria
- absence of any form of:
- Cognitive deficit
- Mental illness or taking drugs
- Suffering from high anxiety
- Taking beta blockers
- heart problems
- clinical sleeping disorders (i.e parasomnia), obstructive sleep apnoea,
- Epilepsy
- Inability to provide consent
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Can an eating App + online support groups improve psychological wellbeing?
King's College London, GB
We are looking for individuals who struggle with their weight (BMI > 30). We are testing a new App aimed at improving eating behaviours in combination with online support groups aimed to improve social connection and wellbeing, and discuss social issues around weight.
All participants will...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £60 Amazon vouchers
- Online Questionnaire, Online Task, App, Online Support Groups
- Online
26 August 2020 Requirements- Obese weight range (BMI > 30)
- Female or Male
- Age 16+
- Access to a computer and the internet
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UCL Influences on Self-Harm (ISH) project
University College London, GB
We are inviting participants to take part in an online study in which we measure your thoughts about self-harm, with telephone input from a research assistant. The session will take around 30 mins. It will involve asking questions about you and your friends'/relatives' past history of...
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Love2Shop voucher, £7.50 per hour
- Online Questionnaire with telephone support from a research assistant
- Online
05 August 2020 Requirements- aged 18-25 years
- resident in the UK
- have a history of having self-harmed in the last 5 years
- have not had suicidal thoughts in the last month
- are happy to provide a current email address by which we can contact you to arrange a time and date to participate
- are happy to provide a telephone number we can call you on whilst you participate in the session
- are happy to provide GP details, as part of our safeguarding processes
- are happy to provide the address of the UK location you are in at the time of conducting the online session, as part of our safeguarding
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Parenting and EQ
Middlesex University, GB
Welcome to the Parenting & EQ research study! This research is interested in understanding roles of different parenting styles relating to emotional intelligence across different cultural orientations. In order to participate in the study you need to have had a minimum of 6 months part-time or...
- 30 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
24 July 2020 Requirements- Anyone with 6 months or more part-time/full-time working experiences
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Personality and Perceptions of Romantic Relationship
University of Nottingham, GB
Does your personality affect how you view romantic relationships?
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are interested in learning more about how individual differences affect perceptions of romantic relationships.
This short 15-20 minute study involves answering some questions about...- 20 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw for £50 Amazon voucher
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
21 May 2020 Requirements- Aged 18+
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How does social behaviour relate to how we eat? (Online Study)
King's College London, GB
We are investigating how the way we interact with others may be related to eating behaviours. We are looking for participants who struggle with their weight (BMI>30).
All participants will complete online questionnaires/tasks now and then a shorter version 3 months later.
Then participants...- 1 Hour(s) to complete
- £15-55 in Amazon vouchers
- Online Questionnaire, Online support groups*
- Online
01 May 2020 Requirements- Male or Female
- Age 16+
- Obese weight range (BMI>30)
- Living in UK
- No neurological disorder (e.g. epilepsy)
- No psychosis
- Must have access to a computer and good internet connection
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How have female members of the Irish diaspora been represented in Britain?
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, IE
This research project is concerned with photographing and interviewing female members of the Irish diaspora about their reasoning for immigrating to England.
- 90 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Interview
- London, UK
09 March 2020 Requirements- Female
- Any age
- Immigrated from Ireland
- Happy to be photographed and interviewed
- Happy to bring and talk about an object related to Ireland
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Social Brain Study
University College London, GB
The Institute of Neurology at the University College London is currently recruiting participants for the Social Brain Study. This research project aims to understand how people interact in social situations in order to improve psychological treatment for people with mental health problems,...
- 8 Hour(s) to complete
- £10 per hour + up to £10 performance-based pay
- Experiment
- 26 Bedford Way, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0AP, UK
18 February 2020 Requirements- You ARE ELIGIBLE if you are:
- • Female
- • 18 years old or above
- • have education only until A-levels/NVQ (NOT UNIVERSITY)
- • fluent in English
- • live in London or on the outskirts
- You are NOT ELIGIBLE if you :
- • are male
- • are at university OR hold a university degree/equivalent
- • have a current or past neurological or mental illness
- • have a history of head injury
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Are you interested in your fitness level?
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
14 January 2020 Requirements- Physically active males between 18 and 35 years of age or over 60 years
- 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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The FruGut Study
King's College London, GB
Are you aged 18-65 and have constipation? King’s college London need healthy volunteers for a 5-week study on diet and constipation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the consumption of fruit products on outcomes related to constipation. We will ask you to consume fruit...
- 5 Week(s) to complete
- £100
- Experiment
- Stamford St, London SE1 9NH, UK
20 October 2019 Requirements- Healthy people between 18-65 years old
- People who have functional constipation
- Body mass index between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2
- Habitual low fibre intake
- London residents (or live within 1 hour away from Waterloo Station and willing to travel for a minimum of 3 visits)
- People with gut-related disorders (e.g., coeliac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, diverticular disease) or other chronic disorders (e.g. renal, cardiac or pulmonary) will be excluded.
- People who have taken certain medications recently known to affect gut motility (e.g. mebeverine, opiates), those who frequently use laxatives, have ongoing alcohol, drug or medication abuse
- Those who frequently consume certain fruit products or dislike/have an intolerance or allergy to certain fruit products, and those who have had recent or extensive gut surgery will not be eligible
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women will also be excluded.
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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
- United Kingdom
14 October 2019 Requirements- Inclusion Criteria
- Aged 18+
- Currently depressed
- Taking anti-depressant medication and/or receiving therapy; 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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Preventing weight gain using Inulin-Propionate-Ester - iPrevent Trial
Imperial College London, GB
This is a randomized controlled study investigating the effects of a dietary supplement called Inulin-Propionate-Ester (IPE) on prevention of weight gain and on weight management. We are looking for participants 20 to 40 years old with a BMI 25 to 30.
- 1 Year(s) to complete
- £200 (4 visits in total)
- Experiment
- Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7GF, UK
30 September 2019 Requirements- You are 20 to 40 years old and have a BMI of 25-30.
- Plus one or more of the following might apply:
- Weight gain in last 12 months
- Not much exercise
- Less than 2 portions of fruit/veg per day
- Regular sugary drinks