Would you like to participate in one of our studies?

We are looking for participants from age 18 to 137 and from all different kinds of backgrounds to participate in our memory and cognition studies. We conduct two different types of studies. In the first type, you come into the laboratory and participate in simple tasks on a computer. In the second type, you will have to travel to one of two MRI facilities and lay in an MRI scanner while participating in similar computer tasks. Both types of studies are safe and we offer compensation for each. If you would like to see if you qualify, please fill out the form below and we will contact you and ask you a few questions.

Current Projects

Alabama Stress and Brain Study
  • ​​PURPOSE: Investigate how stress and other lifestyle factors can protect mental health and brain health. This knowledge is especially important to understand as people face difficult situations and might be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • ELIGIBILITY: You must be an adult between 50-65 and identify as African American or Black.
  • LOCATION: UA's new MRI Center on the UA campus in Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • TASK: One visit will assess your lifetime stress and cognition. The second visit will include an MRI scan. 
  • TIME: The study involves 2 visits lasting 2-3 hours each.
  • COMPENSATION: A $75 credit card will be given to you at the end of the study.
  • HOW TO SIGN UP: Fill out your information below and someone will be in contact with you!
Virtual Maze Walking Study
  • ​​PURPOSE: To detect early signs of cognitive decline. This knowledge is especially important to understand as people face difficult situations and might be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • ELIGIBILITY: Adults aged 60 and older and can walk without aids.
  • LOCATION: UA campus in Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • TASK: Participants are asked to complete two 90-minute visits that measures spatial navigation skills through a virtual reality floor maze. 
  • TIME: The study involves 2 visits lasting 1.5-2 hours of your time.
  • COMPENSATION: Participant can receive up to $100 for completing the study.
  • HOW TO SIGN UP: Fill out your information below and someone will be in contact with you!

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