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Brain vascular function in pre- and post-menopausal women
University of Birmingham, GB
The aim of this study is to examine if brain blood vessel function changes after menopause. Participants will be asked to attend the University of Birmingham on either one occasion (if post-menopausal) or two occasions (if pre-menopausal) where you will be asked to complete non-invasive...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
14 August 2019 Requirements- Females
- EITHER pre-menopausal (aged 18-50, no hormonal contraception)
- OR post-menopausal (aged 45-60, >2 years post-menopause)
- No history of cardiovascular or respiratory disease
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Migraine brain imaging study (fMRI & MEG)
University College London, GB
Do you suffer with migraines?
A two-part brain imaging study exploring migraine. By volunteering you will help us to gain important new insights into disease processes taking place in the migraine brain.- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash (£40+)
- Experiment
- 12 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1N 3AR, UK
25 July 2019 Requirements- We are looking for participants who have been given a diagnosis of migraine by a medical health professional (eg GP, Neurologist)
- No other neurological or psychiatric condition apart from migraine
- No impairment of hearing
- Normal or correct to normal vision
- MRI safe ( We will ask for you to take a screener to make sure)
- Age 18-40
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Golf putting experiment
Loughborough University, GB
This experiment will examine what individuals with different expertise look at when performing golf putts, and how this relates with differences in brain activity and kinematics. We have two aims. First, to evaluate the utility of novel methods to analyse eye movements combining eye tracker (ET)...
- 150 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Loughborough, UK
25 July 2019 Requirements- Golfers of all abilities (from experts to recreational)
- Not wearing glasses (you can use contact lenses)
- Age 18-40
- Right-handed
- No known neurological or cardiovascular disorders
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Cognitive Training Study
University College London, GB
We are looking for healthy participants, aged 18-60, with no history of neurological or psychiatric illness. Participants will be paid £20 for completing the experiment.
You will be asked to attend the lab for two testing sessions of 1 hour, seven days apart, during which you will complete...- 2 Day(s) to complete
- £20 Cash
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17-19 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AZ, UK
23 July 2019 Requirements- Males and Females
- Aged 18-60
- No history of neurological or psychiatric illness
- Internet connection
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Brain scan study to investigate memory
University College London, GB
This study uses computer games and brain scanning to understand memory.
It is conducted at UCL and pays up to £90 in cash for a day and a half of work.
If you decide to take part you will attend our research offices on two consecutive days:
- On day 1 you will practice a short game on...- 2 Day(s) to complete
- Cash (£10/hr - up to £90 total)
- Brain imaging (brain scan) study
- Russell Square House, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 5EH, UK
24 June 2019 Requirements- Age 18 - 45
- Willing to play a computer game in a brain scanner for approx 2 hrs.
- Able to see large text on a computer screen without glasses or contact lenses
- No neurological condition or medication
- No mental health condition or medication
- No current use of cannabis or other illicit substances (we will check with saliva swab)
- No tattoos on face or neck, and no tattoos larger than 20cm
- No orthodontic (dental) braces, crowns or dentures (normal fillings are fine)
- No metal implants inside the body (e.g. surgical clips, contraceptive coils)
- All body piercings must be removed.
- No metal clips in hair or metal in hair extensions
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The effect of dopamine on decision making in depressions (£115 - £155)
University College London, GB
We are looking for participants with the experience of persistent low mood/depression to take part in our study on L-DOPA and decision-making. It is a 3-part study (each part will be completed on different days). Session 1 will consist of some questionnaires and structured interviews. Sessions 2...
- 3 Day(s) to complete
- £115 - £155 (bank transfer)
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR, UK
07 May 2019 Requirements- persistent low mood/depression
- no metal/magnetic objects in your body (non-removable piercing, cardiac pacemaker, stimulator, artificial heart valve, brain aneurysm clips, injury involving metal, copper IUD etc)
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Eye Tracking Study
University of Nottingham, GB
in this study, you will be sitting in front of a computer screen. You will be asked to view a series of images while your eye movements are being tracked by a special camera.
The study will last about 45 minutes for which you will receive £5 cash to compensate for your time.
Approved by...- 45 Min(s) to complete
- £5
- Experiment
- University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham : University Park Campus, Psychology, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, East Dr, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
14 February 2019 Requirements- Adult, over the age of 18.
- Corrected or normal vision.
- If possible, please refrain from wearing Mascara.
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Cognitive training study
University College London, GB
We are looking for healthy participants, aged 18-60, with no history of neurological/psychiatric illness. Participants will be paid £20 for completing the experiment.
You will be asked to attend the lab for two testing sessions of 1 hour, seven days apart, during which you will complete...- 2 Hour(s) to complete
- £20
- Experiment
- Alexandra House, 17 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AR, UK
06 February 2019 Requirements- Males and females
- Aged 18-60
- No history of neurological or psychiatric illness
- Internet connection
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Identifying predictors of outcome following childhood brain injury
Aston University, GB
We are seeking families with children aged 5-13 years with no known brain injury to participate in a study at Aston University. The study aims to find out whether we can predict the challenges that children with a brain injury may face by examining differences in brain scans and thinking skills...
- 3 Year(s) to complete
- Shopping voucher for children and reimbursement of all travel expenses
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- Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
28 November 2018 Requirements- Children aged from 5 to 13 years
- No known condition affecting the brain
- Willing to undergo an MRI scan
- The families' first language is English
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ICARUS: Brain Stimulation & Cognitive Training to reduce Binge Eating
King's College London, GB
Do you binge eat large amounts of food and experience a loss of control while eating? Cognitive bias modification training (CBM) and a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) have separately been shown to reduce binge eating 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 adults
- - Aged between 18 and 70
- - Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder (no diagnosis needed, eligibility assessed at screening)
- - BMI equal to or 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 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 more than 10 cigarettes per day
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- Additional excluding criteria may apply and inclusion will be determined by the study screening.
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Participants of all ages wanted for paid nutritional research
Northumbria University, GB
We are the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, a research department within Northumbria University located in Newcastle city centre. Our research is focussed on investigating how the things we eat affect how our brains work. We specialise in conducting trials looking at how...
- 6 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
06 March 2018 Requirements- We are currently recruiting for a number of studies and need healthy adults of all ages (18-80) to take part; participants must be able to attend sessions at Northumbria University at Newcastle. Feel free to spread the word to anyone else whom you think might be interested in being a research participant!
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How does tDCS effect cycling performance and the perception of pain?
University of Kent, GB
When exercise gets tough, athletes often state that they had to reduce the intensity they were working at due to the aching or burning sensation produced in the muscles. This is also known as exercise-induced pain. This study aims to find out whether the application of a weak and painless type...
- 3 Week(s) to complete
- By participating in this study, you will gain a free assessment of your fitness levels (your peak power output will be measured during a maximal exertion test in the first visit). You will also gain knowledge of key physiological data which could be used to guide future training zones. Above all, you will be contributing to cutting edge research into how tDCS affects endurance performance.
- Experiment
- Gillingham ME7 1HF, UK
15 December 2017 Requirements- Male & Females
- Age 18-45 years old
- Moderately active (completes at least 3 hours of moderate intensity exercise per week)
- Healthy
- Free from any mental health issues (e.g. depression, anxiety, schizophrenia)
- Free from any brain disorders (e.g. epilepsy, lesions, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis)
- Please contact me for more information on the inclusion/ exclusion criteria