Research Studies

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.

This study aims to detect changes in respiratory health. It involves a brief visit to the MIT CCTR lasting no more than one hour, a questionnaire, and measuring lung signals during light physical activity. Participants will be compensated with $20 gift cards for their involvement.

This is a 36-hour study where participants and their infants will each wear an FDA-approved wearable device and will audio narrate themselves during activities of daily living (eating, bathing, diaper-changing, etc).  Participants will also fill out surveys before and after the study and after each activity.  $500 Compensation

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are seeking healthy volunteers ages 13-21 with no major medical or mental health conditions for a voluntary, confidential brain imaging study. Participants will complete 2 visits over 2 weeks; the first visit can be conducted remotely, and the second takes place in person at MGH and involves an MRI scan. Compensation is up to $225. Parental/guardian permission is required for participants under 18.

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are seeking volunteers ages 13-21 who frequently experience negative thoughts for a voluntary, confidential brain imaging study on mindfulness. Participants will complete 3 visits over 6 weeks; the first visit can be conducted remotely, and the second takes place in person at MGH and involves an MRI scan. Compensation is up to $510. Parental/guardian permission is required for participants under 18.