Diamond 3 Brain Study - Adults with Family History of Depression
In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States
Research provider: Pitt+Me
About this study
Are you an 18-30 year old with a family history of depression? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the structure and function of the brain in young people with and without family histories of mood disorders. Compensation is provided.
What you’ll do
The study procedures include: answering questions about topics like your health history and feelings, taking pictures of your brain structure and function using FMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), recording your brain activity using EEG (electroencephalogram), taking drug and pregnancy tests, and pushing buttons during computer tasks.
Who the researchers are looking for
Are you an 18-30 year old with a family history of depression? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the structure and function of the brain in young people with and without family histories of mood disorders. Compensation is provided.
Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.
Time and reward
Advertised reward
Up to $575 · Up to $575 with bus/parking reimbursement
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