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MEG study: Visual information processing during manual actions
University College London, GB
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a virtual reality experiment, in which we investigate how sensory information about seen and felt hand position is integrated into one’s body representation.
The study consists of two sessions, which will be completed on different days: a...- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- £10 per hour
- Brain scanning experiment (Magnetoencephalography)
- 12 Queen Square, Holborn, London WC1B 5JS, UK
09 May 2019 Requirements- Right-handedness
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (please wear contact lenses if you require them)
- Age 18-40
- Registered with a GP in the UK
- No contraindications for MEG scanning: non-removable magnetic parts inside or on your body; pacemakers or artificial heart valves; cerebral aneurism clips or other clips from neurosurgery; work in the metal-industry or exposure to metal dust or splinters; eye injuries involving metal; permanent make-up; cochlear implants
- Medium or large hands (i.e., smaller than 16 cm middle fingertip to end of your palm; you can test this by folding a DIN A4 paper sheet in half – your hand should be 1-2 cm bigger than the short side of that folded paper)
- No recent, diagnosed history of psychological or neurological conditions
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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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Assessing the Cognitive Reserve
Champlain College, US
At our Lab we are working on the concept of Cognitive Reserve, that is what predicts how well our brain will age. People with higher cognitive reserve age better, are happier and have a longer life expectancy. Up to now, there is no reliable easy to use way to assess the CR, and we built one...
- 35 Min(s) to complete
- Free 15-week (fun) program to increase your Cognitive Reserve
- Online Questionnaire
- Online
16 April 2019 Requirements- Age >45
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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
- Experiment
- 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: Cognitive Training & tDCS 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 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 taking antidepressant medication who have not been on a stable dose for at least 2 weeks
- - 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 >10 cigarettes per day
- - Individuals who drink >3-4 units (men) or 2-3 units (women) of alcohol per day
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- Additional excluding criteria may apply and inclusion will be determined by the study screening.
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The effect of seven day prucalopride administration on emotional processing
University of Oxford, GB
If you take part, we would ask you to:
- Come for a screening visit where you will be asked to answer some questions including questions about your medical history and suitability for an MRI scan
- (If eligible) take one tablet of the study medication or placebo once daily for seven days at...- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- £120 plus the opportunity to win up to £10 more
- Experiment
- Warneford Ln, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK
18 July 2018 Requirements- Right handed
- Aged 18-40
- Healthy (both mentally and physically)
- No gastrointestinal problems, or a history of these problems
- MRI safe
- Body Mass Index in the range 18-30
- Non-smoker or smoke <5 cigarettes per day
- Not currently pregnant or breast feeding
- Not on any medication that affects brain function (except the contraceptive pill, the Depo-Provera injection or the progesterone implant)
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Exploring the relationship between alcohol and the brain
University of Southampton, GB
STRATIFY is a brain scanning study looking at how the brain, genes, and different types of thought contribute to mental health. In particular we are interested in understanding the connections between lifestyle factors such as drinking and how it affects the brain. No alcohol will be consumed as...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- £100
- Experiment
- Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3FE, UK
26 June 2018 Requirements- Either drink 3 or more times per week or drink alcohol less than monthly
- Between the ages of 18 and 25
- Fluent in English
- Of a white ethnic background (for genetic reasons)
- Safe to go into an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. This means no metal in the body that cannot be removed and not claustrophobic.
- Happy to donate blood (for genetic analysis)
- Able to travel to Southampton
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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