Sips and Shapes 2: Research Study at the University of Missouri. MU Institutional Review Board (IRB) Project #2106128
Principal investigator: Dr. Roberto Cofresi, Department of Psychological Sciences. Contact: cofresir@missouri.edu
Summary
We are Seeking 18-25 yr old in the Columbia MO area to participate in a research study (3 lab visits, 5 electronic surveys) about the cognitive processing of newly learned cues for a liquid reward. Individuals who have consumed at least 5 drinks containing any kind of alcohol in their lifetime may be eligible. No alcohol will be consumed in this study. Participants may earn up to $300.
Purpose of the study
This study is conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of factors that can lead to alcohol and other drug use-related problems in some people (MU Institutional Review Board (IRB) Project#2106128). More specifically, this research has two goals. The first goal is to explore how the brain’s processing of a visual stimulus changes as a result of new experiences with that stimulus (e.g., when we learn that it predicts drug or food reward). The second goal is to explore if between-person differences in learning-related changes in how the brain processes a visual stimulus are related to between-person differences in the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. We hope that the insight we gain from this study will improve our understanding of factors that might put people at risk for developing problems with alcohol or other drugs, or that might protect people from developing such problems.
How to participate
Complete the eligibility screener so that the research team can determine if you meet the study eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Screener: Sips and Shapes 2
How do I know if I am eligible?
Eligible participants will be contacted by research team via email/text/phone call (depending on your indicated preference). We will schedule a Zoom call to review what participation in the study entails and schedule your lab visits.
Enrolled participants will be asked to:
Complete 3 lab visits in 1 week span
Visit the researcher’s lab on the MU campus in Columbia, MO to complete a computerized learning task in which you are presented various visual stimuli, some of which predict receipt of a liquid reward. The liquid reward will be a fruit juice. You will pick the flavor you like best from 3 options, and we will use that one as the liquid reward. The amount served will be equivalent to an 8-oz. Your electroencephalogram (EEG) recording (“brain waves”) will be recorded so that we can visualize how your brain processes visual stimuli and liquid reward.
Each visit will last about 2 hours. You will be paid $40 in cash at the end of each visit. Get a $50 “streak” bonus if you complete all 3 lab visits. In total, you can earn up to $170 for lab visits.
Complete 5 online surveys in 1 year span
Complete online remote survey (~15 min) 5 times: once before the first lab visit, and 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after the last lab visit. Earn $10/survey + $10 “same day” bonus if completed the day we sent it to you. Bonus: earn $30 “streak” bonus if you complete all 5 surveys! In total, you can earn up to $130. Compensation via electronic gift cards.
What if I have questions about the study?
You should contact the research team!
MU LAMP Lab Email: mulamplab@missouri.edu
Dr. Roberto Cofresi Email: cofresir@missouri.edu
