Study Details

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Synergy in Neurocognitive and Cardiovascular Performance (SYNC) Study

In this study, we are hoping to learn more about the relationship between how people process social information and their physiology.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 25 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

During the in-person visit, you'll meet with a study team member, complete questionnaires, and participate in several cognitive and social tasks. We'll monitor your blood pressure and heart rate, perform two small blood draws and two finger pricks, and apply a small amount of histamine-a common allergen-to your skin to observe its reaction.

Incentives

Up to $75

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
3 hours

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:

You have no history of major mental or physical illness (except anxiety or depression)
If diagnosed with anxiety or depression, medication dosage has remained stable for 3+ months
You have received your COVID-19 vaccine

Not eligible if:

You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
BMI >30
Alcohol/Nicotene Dependency
Take psychiatric medications (for conditions other than anxiety or depression) or medications affecting cardiovascular or endocrine function
Have irregular sleep patterns or acute sleep deprivation (i.e. night shift workers)

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Stephanie Forlemu
stdjoso@unc.edu
(704) 593-8807

Visit Study Website

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

Behavior
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Immune System/Infections
Mental and Emotional Health
Opinions and Perceptions
Social or Workplace Dynamics
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

24-2462