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Brain and Stress Study

This is a research study about understanding how stress affects our brains and bodies. Specifically, we want to know how stress changes how the brain and immune system work together. Participants in this study are taking a medication called minocycline to help decrease the immune system to see if that changes how brains respond to positive and negative information.

Age & Gender

  • 25 years ~ 60 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
  • Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
  • Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

At each visit, you will meet with a member of the study team and fill out questionnaires. The study also involves a willingness to take the study medication regularly for 5 days at a time and a finger prick.

Incentives

Up to $255, travel reimbursement (e.g., gas, uber, parking)

In-person visits:
3
Total length of participation:
1 month

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

  • unemployed

Not eligible if:

  • are employed or working more than 20 hours a week

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Howell Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
231 E Cameron Ave Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Keely Muscatell
Psychology and Neuroscience

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Behavior
Brain, Head, Nervous System
Environment
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Immune System/Infections
Mental and Emotional Health
Veteran Health / Military
Wellness and Lifestyle
Social or Workplace Dynamics
Women's Health
Men's Health
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

21-3111

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