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Friendship Pathways Study

The Friendship Pathways study focuses on how social interactions affect the communication pathway between the brain and the immune system.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 30 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

Phone Screening Session I: Consent, vitals, part 1 of Impressions Task Session II: 5 blood draws, potential MRI scan, FDA-approved medication or placebo, questionnaires Session III: Vitals, 1 blood draw, questionnaire

Incentives

Up to $150

In-person visits:
3

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
5.5 - 7 hours

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Ages 18-30 years old
Right-handed
Fluent in English or Spanish reading, writing, speaking, at least at a 10th grade level
Body mass index less than or equal to 35 kg/m^2
Biologically male or female

Not eligible if:

Non-removable metal devices, implants, or objects in the body
Currently pregnant
History of fainting spells or any heart condition
History of low resting heart rate or low blood pressure
Current use of prescription medications

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Madison Tarkenton
mktark@unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary 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

Clinical or Medical
Interventional

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Opinions and Perceptions
Social or Workplace Dynamics
UNC or UNC Health employees
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)

IRB Number

23-2768

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