Study Information  

Researcher
Lainya Knopik
Status
Active
Type
Imaging
Start Date
Feb. 2, 2026

Study Name
Language processing in Healthy Participant using MEG
Payment
15
Duration
1h 30 mins

Summary
We are looking for healthy adult participants (aged 18+) to take part in an MEG study. This study aims to determine how the human brain predicts and processes language in real time. As part of the study you will undergo a short interview, designed to produce speech samples in healthy individuals, followed by a scanning session in the MEG where you will complete three short tasks. Overall, the whole study should take around 1h 30 mins. You will receive £15 compensation for your help. If you are interested, please register your interest or email for further details! Email: knopikl@cardiff.ac.uk
Additional Info
We are looking for healthy adult participants (aged 18+) to take part in an MEG study. This study aims to determine how the human brain predicts and processes language in real time. Everyday conversation relies heavily on prediction — our brains are constantly anticipating the next word before it is spoken. This predictive ability helps us follow speech quickly and smoothly. As part of the study you will undergo a short interview, designed to produce speech samples in healthy individuals, followed by a scanning session in the MEG where you will complete three short tasks. Overall, the whole study should take around 1h 30 mins. You will receive £15 compensation for your help. To be eligible in this study you must have no history of any psychiatric or neurological condition, aged 18+, no metal in the body, no claustrophobia, normal or corrected-to-normal vision, normal hearing not dependent on hearing aids, and fluent in English. If you are interested, please register your interest or email for further details! Email: knopikl@cardiff.ac.uk

Data Sharing
Data collected in this study will be de-identified and shared via an open data sharing platform.
The Researcher will provide more specific information after registration of interest.

Age Eligibility
18+ (years)
Location
CUBRIC
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