We are currently seeking volunteers for the following studies:



AVATAR project

Advanced approaches to fMRI data measurement and processing with a view to contributing to neurological research and diagnosis.

Requirements: 

  • 20 to 60 years old
  • right-handed only
  • native speakers or Czech at a similar level
  • no psychological or neurological difficulties
  • no head injuries or seizures (photophobia, epilepsy) 
  • no medication including hypnotics or strong analgesics

Description: These are two visits to our clinic 3-5 weeks apart. The total visit time is estimated to be 1.5 hours, the MRI alone takes approximately 60 minutes. You will perform simple tasks during the MRI scan.

Reward: a CD with anatomical images of your brain and a financial reward.

Contact: michaela.vanharova@ceitec.muni.cz


COSUBR project

Data correction for the project Brain changes in post-COVID syndrome.

Requirements: 

  • year 2000 (+- 2 years)
  • right and left-handed
  • without psychological or neurological disorders

Description: Single visit to our facility to measure structural brain images in MRI. The total time of the visit is estimated at 1.5 hours, the MRI measurement itself takes about 60 minutes.

Reward: a CD with anatomical images of your brain.

Contact: michaela.vanharova@ceitec.muni.cz


LANG-LBD project

Sentence comprehension problems and modifying therapy with non-invasive brain stimulation.

Requirements:

  • 60 - 80 years old
  • right-handed
  • czech as a first language
  • people with Parkinson's disease

Description: Patients only. This is three visits that will include a neuropsychological examination, MRI scan and speech and writing recording. This includes non-invasive brain stimulation in the home (10 sessions).

Reward: a CD with anatomical images of your brain, a description of the neuropsychological examination (memory, attention, visual-spatial functions, speech functions...) and a financial reward.

Contact: lubomira.novakova@ceitec.muni.cz