Research studies

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  

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  

EEG Memory Study! This study will investigate the memory processes using EEG. Participants will be required to perform a memory task while the EEG is recording the underlying neural activity. Requirements: Native English speaker (or English as first language) Right-handed Healthy or corrected vision Not taking psychotropic medication Start Date: May 28, 2024    120 minutes    Age Eligibility: 18-35 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    20     Additional Info    Register Interest  

Test Retest Study We are seeking healthy volunteers, particularly aged 25 to 45, to participate in a study investigating the variability of a set of tasks using two neuro-imaging modalities: MEG and fMRI. The study involves researchers from Cardiff University, taking place at the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), over two visits. You will be asked to come to CUBRIC (Maindy Road, Cardiff) for two sessions (two days of testing), each lasting up to 4 hours—with 1-4 weeks in between each day. Each testing session will involve up to one hour of MEG scans, up to one hour of cognitive testing, and up to one hour of fMRI scans. Participants will receive £40 per session as a thank you for taking part. Start Date: May 29, 2024    2 visits, 4 hours each    Age Eligibility: 18-55 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    80     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  

CHDI study Healthy participants required – We are looking for participants with no history of neurological disorders or mental health diagnoses, to take part in an MRI study. Participants will be asked to attend 2 sessions. On each visit you will have an MRI scan of between 1-2 hours. The total amount of your time for the study will be 3 hours. Scan sessions will take place in the 3T Prisma scanner, with some time before and after for prep and debrief. In the MRI scanner, you will be able to relax and watch a movie, and payment on completion will be £51. This is a pilot study to prepare for a larger study with Huntington’s Disease patients. Start Date: July 8, 2024    3 hours    Age Eligibility: 18+ (years)    Location: CUBRIC    £51     Additional Info    Register Interest  

The effects of rhythmic drumming training We are recruiting adults aged 60+ with no history of brain injury or neurological conditions. You must also not play a musical instrument. The study will explore if drum training will have any effect(s) on movement and thinking abilities, and on the brain. We hope that in the future, this drumming training may be able to provide a remotely accessible training tool to help improve movement and thinking abilities for those who need it. If you decide to take part, you will attend Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) to have your first MRI brain scan and some tests of cognition and motor control. The brain scanning will take approximately 30 minutes and the cognitive and motor testing around 2-2.5 hours. You can take breaks between the cognitive tests, if needed. The attention tasks will be either paper and pencil tasks or will be performed on a computer. Depending on the group you are put into, you be asked to do one of the following things: 1) continue your day-to-day life as normal for 8 weeks, OR 2)engage in online drumming training using a tablet, which will be provided, for around 10 minutes, 5 days per week, for 8 weeks. Start Date: Sept. 18, 2023    8 weeks    Age Eligibility: 60+ (years)    Location: CUBRIC    25-43     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  

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  

Multi-scale imaging approach to cortical pathology We are looking for healthy volunteers aged 18 years or older to take part in a research study to assess the range of normal variation seen with new high-resolution MRI scan sequences. This is part of a wider study looking to link MRI signals with the underlying cellular microstructure for patients with epilepsy. You will be asked to come to CUBRIC (Maindy Road, Cardiff) for two MRI scans, each on a different scanner. These will be performed on the same day, lasting up to a total of 2.5 hours scanning time with a break in between the different scans. You will receive £25 as a thank you for participating. Start Date: May 2, 2024    2.5 hours    Age Eligibility: 18+ (years)    Location: CUBRIC    25     Additional Info    Register Interest  

A three-part study to investigate MDI-26478 in healthy volunteers We are looking for healthy males or females (of non-childbearing potential) aged between 18 and 55, that may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial investigating a new drug being developed for the potential treatment of a range of diseases associated with the brain and central nervous system, including schizophrenia. What is involved? - 1 Screening Visit (split into two parts), 3 treatment periods (consisting of 2 overnight stays per treatment period – Day -1 to Day 2 with doses separated by approximately 5-28 days in each period) and a post-study follow up visit approximately 5-7 days following the last dose of MDI-26478 on Day 1 of treatment period 3. Maximum inconvenience payment of £2850 Start Date: June 6, 2024    3 treatment visits    Age Eligibility: 18-55 (years)    Location: CUBRIC    Up to 2850.00     Additional Info    Visit Website  

Investigating autonomous vehicles: A driving simulator study We are looking for volunteers to participate in a simulator-based experiment to help us understand how people react to different behaviours of self-driving cars. It takes place in the IRHOMS lab in the School of Psychology (Tower Building). The study will last up to 30 minutes and involve sitting in the driving simulator experiencing an immersive driving scenario, as well as completing some questionnaires. Slots will be released for this Friday 14th June (both in the morning and afternoon) as well as in the coming weeks. Please get in touch to learn more: zhangq47@cardiff.ac.uk Start Date: June 14, 2024    30 minutes    Age Eligibility: 18+ (years)    Location: PSYCHOLOGY    £6.00     Additional Info    Register Interest