Never Struggled with Anxiety or Depression? This Study Needs You!

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About the Study

Many people struggle with anxiety or depression, but not everyone does.

Researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) are conducting a study to better understand how brain activity differs in people who have never experienced anxiety or depression.


This study explores how the brain processes information and responds to emotional experiences. To do this, researchers are looking for individuals with no history of anxiety or depression to participate in a one-time visit at USF's Tampa campus.  


By participating, you’ll be helping researchers gain insight into how emotional health shapes brain function, even if you’ve never struggled with it yourself. Sign up today to make a difference!


Who Can Participate?

Check the eligibility requirements below to see if this study is right for you

You may qualify if you

  • Adults aged 18 to 85 years
  • Able to understand spoken and written English
  • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision 
  • Have no hearing impairments
  • Must be able to attend one in-person study visit at the University of South Florida (USF) Tampa campus

You may not qualify if you

  • Any history of hallucinations, delusions, or manic episodes
  • Diagnosed with a neurological condition (e.g., epilepsy, autism, ADHD, chronic migraines, stroke, or brain tumor)
  • History of serious head injury involving loss of consciousness for more than 5 minutes
  • Moderate to severe substance or alcohol use disorder within the past month
  • Mental health hospitalization within the past 3 months
  • Changes in mental health medications within the past month

Why Participate?

  • Participants will be compensated up to $130 in Amazon gift cards for participating in this study. 
  • Participants will be contributing to overall knowledge about the impact of worry and depression on information processing.
  • Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit society in the future.
  • Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

Meet the Lead Researcher

Dr. Peter Clayson is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of South Florida. He studies how people think, control emotions, and respond to challenges. He researches how problems in these areas relate to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Additionally, Dr. Clayson develops tools to measure brain signals to better understand and treat mental health issues.

Professor Peter Clayson

Study Details and Location

MEET THE RESEARCH CENTER

University of South Florida

Research Site:

University of South Florida

Location:

3711 USF Laurel Drive, Tampa, FL 33620

Lead Researcher:

Professor Peter Clason

Ethics Committee:

This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of South Florida Institutional Review Board (Study #002093)

Led by outstanding faculty and professional staff, the University of South Florida conducts innovative scholarship, creative activity, and basic and translational research, and delivers a world-class educational experience promoting the success of our talented undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. As a public metropolitan research university, USF, in partnership with its communities, serves the people of Florida, the nation, and the world by fostering intellectual inquiry and outcomes that positively shape the future - regionally, nationally, and globally.

We Have You Covered

Qualified Health Professionals
IRB Approved
Trained Staff

Qualified Health Professionals

Ethics Approved

Trained Staff

Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

This trial has been reviewed and approved by an independent ethics committee. 

All research staff that are running this trial have been trained in GCP, which assures that the rights, safety, and well-being of research subjects are protected and respected.

Data Encrypted
HIPPA Compliant

National Privacy Standards

Encrypted Data

We follow all established national privacy standards used in all doctors' offices, hospitals and other businesses where personal medical information is stored.

All data you provide us is encrypted and stored safely and securely in accordance with security and privacy rules.

Your Rights

Informed Consent Before Participation

Withdraw At Any Time

Strictly Confidential

Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.

If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.

You will receive a detailed outline of all details of the study, including treatment, risks and procedures, and given the chance to ask questions to study staff, before you decide whether to participate.

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