How much will I be compensated for my
participation?
You will be paid $10/hr for time spent in the lab and $20/hr for
time spent inside the MRI scanner. You will be paid in cash at the
end of each session in which you participate.
Can I participate in more than one study?
Definitely. We have many different behavioral and MRI studies
running throughout the year. Participation in more than one study is
encouraged.
Do you provide parking?
Yes. We have free, gated visitor parking (for older participants
only) adjacent to our building. We also provide parking passes for the
parking garage near the scanner for MRI studies.
Will I be compensated for travel time?
Participants ages 60 to 85 will be compensated for the average time
(using mapquest driving directions) that it takes to travel TO our lab.
My spouse or friend is interested in
participating as well. Can the two of us come at the same time and participate
together?
Yes. While we don't always have the facilities to run both of you
through the experiment at the same exact time, we can stagger your
activities so that as long as each of you doesn't mind a little extra
'waiting time', you can still drive in with your spouse or friend.
I live far away, but occasionally
make trips to the Duke
University area. Can I
arrange in advance to participate at a convenient time?
Yes. We can schedule study appointments far in advance and even
accommodate you with special two-in-one appointments to reduce the number
of visits you need to make to participate in a study.
I am a female age 18 to 30, but I know that
I am not pregnant, or I am afraid of needles, can I skip the pregnancy test?
No. The blood pregnancy test is required by the Duke Institutional Review Board.
I’m too busy now, but what if I want to
participate in the future?
Our studies are ongoing, so you can sign up now and we will contact
you in the future, as new studies arise.
