Study Information  

Researcher
Lainya Knopik
Status
Active
Type
Imaging
Start Date
2 Chwefror 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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