Study Details

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Perceptions of Health Messages Study

We are studying perceptions of health messages and how we can promote healthier lifestyles for people of all backgrounds.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

40 years ~ 60 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

Participants in this study will first complete online surveys about themselves, which will take approximately 60 minutes. Next, they will partake in a 3-4 hour study session at the UNC-CH Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC). During the session, participants will undergo a functional MRI (fMRI) scan. During the scan, participants will view health messages and complete a judgement task. After the scan, they will complete questionnaires about the health messages and will fill out additional self-report measures. Three months after the in-person session, participants will fill out a follow-up survey online, which will take 30-40 minutes.

Incentives

$25 for the online surveys, at least $75 for the in-person session, and $25 for the 3-month follow-up, travel reimbursement and a picture of your brain

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
2

Total length of participation:
6 hours and 15 minutes

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're between the ages of 40 and 60
you have a biological or adopted child
you are in a committed romantic relationship

Not eligible if:

you are left-handed
you have metal anywhere in your body
you fear being in small, enclosed spaces
you have a history of neurological disorders
you are pregnant

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Biomedical Research Imaging Center
Marsico Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Samantha Brosso
Psychology and Neuroscience

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Opinions and Perceptions
Wellness and Lifestyle

IRB Number

20-0800