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XR Biofeedback in Sports Training

PI/Study Coordinator
Brian Anthony, PhD

Immersion Lab is looking for participants for its study "Immersive athlete-training technology and data-driven coaching support in fencing."

Contact name
Praneeth Namburi, PhD
Contact email
praneeth [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
857-445-8765

Would you like to help others while you sleep?

PI/Study Coordinator
Ellen Roche, PhD

An MIT-led team is developing a device that could be a more comfortable treatment option for OSA patients and seeks volunteers for a small research study.

Contact name
Nevan Clancy, PhD
Contact email
osa-study [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
617-258-8541
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MIT MAESTRO Study

PI/Study Coordinator
Michal “Mikki” Caspi Tal, PhD

Let’s Stop Lyme Disease in its Tracks! Join our study to help people suffering from Lyme. Our study aims to discover new ways to diagnose and better treat people that experience a wide range of symptoms after being infected with Lyme and COVID. Recruiting Volunteers: Healthy, Acute Lyme, Chronic Lyme, Long COVID.

Contact name
Yuri Kim
Contact email
mitmaestro [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
617-866-0545

Neural Control of Upper Limb Prosthesis

PI/Study Coordinator
Hugh Herr, PhD

The Biomechatronics Group at the MIT Media Lab is looking for UPPER LIMB AMPUTEES interested in being part of an advanced prosthesis study. For questions, please contact mariarg [at] mit.edu (Maria Ramos Gonzalez, PhD) or mfernan [at] media.mit.edu (Michael Fernandez).

Contact name
Maria Ramos Gonzalez, PhD
Contact email
mariarg [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
770-597-1197

Imaging Brain Physiology after COVID-19

PI/Study Coordinator
Laura D. Lewis, PhD

This is an MRI study comparing the brain physiology of people with Long COVID with healthy participants. It involves a 2-3 hour visit at the Martinos Center (149 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129) that includes filling out questionnaires and participating in an MRI scan. Participants will receive $100 for completion of the study. Sign up here to participate.

Contact name
Banban Tan
Contact email
MGHLCOVID [at] MGB.ORG
Contact phone
617-253-4029

Bridge2AI Mood Disorder Study

PI/Study Coordinator
Satrajit Ghosh, PhD

The Bridge2AI Mood Disorder Study is investigating how voice can be used as a biomarker for detecting and diagnosing mood disorders/mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The study will take place in-person at MIT, take around an hour to complete, and participants will be compensated $50.00 for their time. 

Contact name
Kaley Jenney
Contact email
voice_study [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
617-715-4920

Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Well-being

PI/Study Coordinator
Rosalind Picard

The MIT Media Lab Affective Computing group is looking for 50 healthy adults to participate in a study of links between sleep, circadian rhythm, and well-being. Participants will wear a smartwatch for 14 days, respond to surveys, and take an at-home dim-light melatonin onset (DLMO) saliva test. Participants must be 18-60 years old, use an Android phone, and reside in Greater Boston. You will receive $195 by check upon completion. Sign up to participate here.

Contact name
Szymon Fedor
Contact email
sfedor [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
617-866-7372

Phenomenological Study of Intercultural American Graduates

PI/Study Coordinator
Sam Sollami

1. Population of interest- American students who have graduated from an American International or intercultural high school and who had enrolled in first term, first year at an American international or global focused university
2. Length of study visits - under 20 minutes to complete Digital Demographic Survey; up to 60 minutes for Virtual Interview
3. Location of study visits- virtual
4. Very brief summary of visit- Visit #1 - Participant will complete a Digital Demographic Survey remotely; Visit #2- Participant in a private setting of their choosing will perform Virtual Interview with PI remotely
5. Compensation - none

Contact name
Sam Sollami
Contact email
ssollami [at] alliant.edu
Contact phone
424-443-8714

The Perimenopause Signals Study

PI/Study Coordinator
Mercedes Balcells-Camps

We are seeking perimenopausal women (ages 40-55) to participate in a 14-30 day observational study examining the relationship between hormone levels, wearable biometric signals, and symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes. The study involves one in-person visit at the MIT Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) for consent and device setup, with all remaining data collection done remotely from home. Participants will wear a sensor device, complete three daily urine-based hormone tests, and fill out a brief daily symptom survey via a secure online platform. Participants will receive $95 upon completion.

Contact name
Lorenzo Guio
Contact email
lortero [at] mit.edu
Contact phone
3058018559

Bone Health Study Seeking Women Ages 18-30

PI/Study Coordinator
Karen Miller

The Neuroendocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital is offering a 12-month long clinical research study for women between the ages of 18 and 30 years old who have stopped having menstrual periods. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of a drug called romosozumab, followed by a drug called zoledronic acid, in addition to estrogen and progesterone, on bone density and bone strength in this population. Participants are compensated
up to $1550. If you are interested in participating or learning more about our studies, please fill out our quick questionnaire at the link below. You can also contact Zeena Joseph at zjoseph [at] mgh.harvard.edu or call 617-724-5406 for more information.

The link is below; please feel free to forward it along to anyone you think might be interested!
https://rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/bone_health_study_e2romo

Contact name
Zeena Joseph
Contact email
zjoseph [at] mgh.harvard.edu
Contact phone
617-724-5406