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Brain Imaging and Stimulation Study

We are interested in understanding how alcohol use affects the brain. We will be using fMRI, EEG, and non-invasive neurostimulation to look at how different patterns of drinking are reflected in brain activity.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

22 years ~ 50 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

This study will involve completion of a computerized task, two fMRI scans, EEG recording, and non-invasive neurostimulation. You will also be asked to complete questionnaires and small blood, saliva, and urine samples will be collected.

Incentives

$15/hour + task performance bonuses + study completion bonus

In-person visits:
3

Phone or online visits:
1 (optional online survey)

Total length of participation:
3 sessions, each lasting between 2-5 hours. Can be completed in one week or less.

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

Are fluent in English
Have a high school diploma or GED
Are medically healthy

Not eligible if:

Have a history of brain surgery or brain injury
Have a family history of epilepsy
Have any history of ADHD or ADD
Have any history of psychosis
Are pregnant

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

Charlotte Boettiger
Psychology and Neuroscience

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Behavior
Brain, Head, Nervous System
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)

IRB Number

23-1702

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