Female and interested in participating in a neuroimaging study? Paid

[maraD]

What?s involved?

We would like to investigate how naturally occurring chemicals in the body called

?neuropeptides? effect mental processes. In the study you will receive a single

neuropeptide or a dummy drug (placebo), in the form of a nasal spray. After this

we will we scan your brain using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) while you

receive brief sensory stimulation. Several of these stimuli will be moderately

painful. MRI is completely non-invasive & safe in most people and we will screen

everybody for their suitability. Similarly the neuropeptide has been extensively

used in research studies. We will adjust the intensity of the stimulation to a level

you are happy with.

We will also ask you to provide two blood samples (one teaspoon or 5ml each) and

urine samples for pregnancy & drug tests, which we have to do for safety reasons.

We will also ask you to complete a couple of questionnaires and perform a short

computerized task.

Compensation

You will receive a total of ?100 for participating in this study.

Procedure

Email us to get more information.

You will visit us three times in total.

? A single screening visit (2-2,5h) to familiarize you with the study.

? 2 x MRI sessions (ca. 2,5h each)

Where?s the study taking place?

At the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences, King?s College London, near Denmark Hill

station.

Am I eligible? Yes, if you

? Are female, right-handed, 18-32 years old, healthy, with good vision (w or w/o glasses)

? Have European ancestry (both parents)

? Have a regular menstrual cycle and have not used hormonal contraception within the last 6

months

? Are not/have not been pregnant and are not the primary carer of a child

? Do not suffer from claustrophobia (the scanner is a narrow tube)

? Do not have any non-removable metal in your body (teeth fillings are fine, though)

Not sure? Just ask us.

Email us for more information, we are happy to answer any questions you might have!

We are looking forward to hearing from you! :)

This study has been approved by the King?s College London Psychiatry, Nursing & Midwifery Research Ethics Subcommittee (Ethics ID: PNM/10/11-160)