Research studies

Furthering our understanding of Alzheimer and Parkinson's Disease DEPICT (Detailed Exploration of Pathology in Cortical Tissue aims to use Brain imaging (MRI scans) to give us a better understanding of the reasons that some people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease develop symptoms quicky while in others' symptom change is slower. Understanding these differences is potentially key to the development of more targeted treatments for individual patients. We are looking for healthy adult participants (people without Alzheimer’s or Parkinsons Disease) to act as a control group for the study. You will need to be able to undertake MRI scans of your brain over 2 visits to CUBRIC, 12 months apart. A safety screening check will take place to assess if you are safe to undergo an MRI scan. There will also be some cognitive questionnaires. Start Date: May 1, 2025    4 hours    Age Eligibility: 60+ (years)    Location: CUBRIC    75 per visit     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Post-stroke emotions and identity Are you a stroke survivor who feels they have had emotion changes after their stroke? 🔞 Are you 18 or over? 🇬🇧 Do you live in the UK? 🧠 Have you experienced changes to your emotions? For example, do your emotions feel sudden, unexpected, or difficult to control? 💬 Are you happy to share your experiences in an online interview? Start Date: Dec. 1, 2024    1.5hrs    Age Eligibility: 18+ (years)    Location: ONLINE    £25     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Moral Decisions of Self-driving Cars We are looking for participants to take part in our online experiment, in which they will be presented with multiple hypothetical scenarios concerning autonomous driving and indicate their preferences in the decisions that self-driving cars make. The experiment takes rouhgly 30 minutes. Unfortunately we don't have any funds to pay you but we greatly appreciate your contribution to the study! Please register your interest if you wish to do so and we will send you a link to the online study foryou to complete. Start Date: May 2, 2025    30 minutes    Age Eligibility: 18+ (years)    Location: ONLINE    0     Additional Info    Register Interest  

The effect of sleep on creative integration We’re looking for participants aged 18-35 to take part in a psychology study investigating the sleep related benefit to creative thought. Study will involve a computer-based learning task followed by either a sleep or wake period returning to the lab for a test session. Participants will be required for 2 x ~ 1-hour sessions, separated by 12 hours and will be paid £14 for their time upon completion of the study. Please email Lordj1@cardiff.ac.uk for more details, referencing ‘RI study’ Start Date: April 10, 2024    2    Age Eligibility: 18-35 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    14     Additional Info    Register Interest  

HD-DRUM We are seeking healthy women aged 43 to 55 to take part in an exciting neuroimaging (MRI) study investigating the effects of rhythmic training using a novel drumming app! Start Date: May 6, 2025    8 weeks    Age Eligibility: 43-55 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    100     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Spend a night in the sleep lab We are currently looking for volunteers aged 18-35 to take part in a sleep study investigating the relationship between sleep, memory, and emotion. Who are we looking for? Healthy individuals aged 18-35; Normal or corrected to normal vision; No history of mental health or neurological problems; No disordered sleeping patterns. What does this involve? Wear a smart watch and complete a sleep diary for 12 days; 1 night spent at the lab (CUBRIC) (after wearing the watch for 3 days); 1 follow-up session after a week (less than an hour). You will receive up to £50 compensation for your help. Start Date: April 28, 2025    2 weeks    Age Eligibility: 18-35 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    50     Additional Info    Visit Website  

Scientific sleepover We are currently looking for volunteers aged 18-35 to take part in a sleep study investigating the relationship between sleep, emotions and memory. What does the study involve: An overnight session including: A short questionnaire and a behavioural computer task in the evening, An overnight stay at our sleep lab, A short questionnaire and a behavioural computer task in the morning. 1-week follow up session: A short questionnaire and a behavioural task in the morning. 2-week follow up session: A short questionnaire and a behavioural task in the morning, Debrief. Please keep in mind that this study involves collecting some physiological measures, so only sign up if you are comfortable with that! You will receive up to £50 compensation for your help. If you are interested in taking part, please click on Visit Website to see the participant information sheet, complete the consent form and the screening. You will likely require around 15 minutes to complete the screening. If you have any questions, contact us at remtmr-cubric@cardiff.ac.uk for more information and to check eligibility. Start Date: June 10, 2024    Two weeks    Age Eligibility: 18-35 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    50     Additional Info    Visit Website  

MRI imaging measures for brain barriers: Pilot Scan We are looking for a participant to go into the MRI scanner at CUBRIC while we pilot imaging measures that will be used in the main study, an investigation into inflammation and brain barriers. The scan will take up to 75 minutes, and you will be able to watch a film for part of the scan. There will also be a resting state scan and a physiological challenge. Start Date: May 7, 2025    120 minutes    Age Eligibility: 18-65 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    25.00     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Sleep for research ! Sleep study investigating the relationship between sleep, memory, and mood.​ The study stretches over a 2 week period with at home questionnaires and tasks and requires one night in the Sleep Lab after 1 week. Start Date: March 1, 2024    2 weeks    Age Eligibility: 18-35 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    50     Additional Info    Visit Website  

Non-invasive histology of the brain microstructure The main aim of the project is to develop, implement and validate quantitative models and estimation techniques to characterise the brain tissue microstructure in vivo by using MRI data from different modalities. Start Date: June 12, 2024    45    Age Eligibility: 18-60 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    0     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Cardiac diffusion weighted imaging The MR scan will be performed in a head-first position like the brain scan, the difference however is that the heart will be in the isocentre instead of the brain. Cardiac MR scans are usually cardiac triggered, so we need to attach 4 ECG electrodes (stickers) on the participant's chest which will be then connected to our MR conditional ECG unit. The remaining part is very similar to the brain scan and all the limitations/restrictions that apply to brain MRI such as not having any metallic implant, metallic tattoo, etc. apply to the cardiac MR as well. Start Date: April 10, 2024    120 minutes    Age Eligibility: 18-50 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    20     Additional Info    Register Interest