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TANDEM: Combining attention training with brain stimulation to treat binge
King's College London, GB
Presently, treatments for binge eating are not helpful for a large number of people, and many find it difficult to access the treatment they need. We are looking at whether combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a safe and painless form of brain stimulation, with attention...
- 6 Week(s) to complete
- £50
- Experiment
- Online
14 September 2020 Requirements- Adults aged 18-60 years
- Meet criteria for binge eating disorder
- Overweight or obese weight range
- Right handed
- Has access to a computer with a webcam
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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 discuss social issues around weight.
All participants will complete online...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- £60 Amazon vouchers
- Online Questionnaire, Online Task, App, Online Support Groups
- Online
26 August 2020 Requirements- BMI > 30
- Female or Male
- Age 16+
- Access to a computer and the internet
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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 with either healthy weight or unhealthy weight (BMI>30).
All participants will complete online questionnaires/tasks now and then a shorter version 6 months later.- 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+
- Healthy weight (BMI = 18.5-25) OR Unhealthy weight (BMI > 30)
- Living in UK
- No neurological disorder (e.g. epilepsy)
- No develepmental disorder (e.g. autism)
- No psychosis
- Must have access to a computer and good internet connection
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The effect of feeding on gut function
University of Nottingham, GB
Obesity is a complicated condition that is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to increase our knowledge of how the condition may arise, and what makes people remain obese. We are comparing 12 people with obesity with 12 people of normal build, and will look at how quickly food empties...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
22 March 2019 Requirements- 12 healthy male subjects aged 18-60 years with a BMI 30-40 kg/m2
- No acute illness in the preceding 6 weeks
- No use of regular medication
- No factors which would affect MRI scan (e.g. pace maker, metal clips, metal implants)
- No history of gastrointestinal motility disorders (eg, gastric reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, etc)
- No significant previous thoracic or abdominal surgery
- Active sportsmen and bodybuilders would not be suitable to take part
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Investigating the Effects of Caffeine on Brown Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis
University of Nottingham, GB
The study aims to increase knowledge about brown fat. Brown fat is a special fat tissue in the body which produces heat, by utilising the body's fat and glucose stores making it a promising target in anti obesity treatment. We are interested in whether caffeine effects how active brown adipose...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2FT, UK
06 November 2018 Requirements- · Healthy Males
- · Aged between 18 and 30 years old
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Non-academic study Weight Loss - Improving Motivation Using 3D Body Scanning
Body Aspect, GB
The study will measure the impact of 3D body scans on motivation to lose weight .Participants with a BMI of 30+ URGENTLY needed to have 2 X 3D body scan,3 months apart. Participants view their 3D scan and it is rotated 360 degrees. They also and complete a questionnaire . After scan 2,...
- 3 Month(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude and an opportunity to access technology which may help you for free
- Questionnaires plus 3D body scans
- Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Rd, Nottingham NG7 5PN, UK
08 February 2018 Requirements- BMI OF 30 +
- Males and Females 18+
- Willing to attend a physical location in Radford ,Nottingham for 2 x 30 minutes, 3 months apart
- Able to have a first scan by 16th March 2018