Participant Recruitment / Survey Tuesday

How WVU Students Perceive Home and belonging in Morgantown

You are invited to participate in a brief, 15-minute Qualtrics survey exploring how students understand and experience home in Morgantown, WV, and what campus or community resources help students feel more at home. Participants may choose to be entered into a giveaway for one of two $20 Amazon gift cards. All participants must be 18 years old or older.

This study has IRB approval on file with West Virginia University. Your participation is anonymous.

For questions, contact Kait Stewart or 214-636-6193, or the project PI, Dr. Bradley Wilson in the Department of Geology and Geography.

Environmental Contactless Fingerprint Collection

We are seeking individuals to participate in our Environmental Contactless Fingerprint Collection research study.

Fingerprints will be collected using several commercial sensors and cellphone apps in various environmental conditions (variable lighting, dirty hands, etc.).

You must be at least 18 years old to participate. Those who are pregnant and those who have personal family history of photo-sensitive migraine or epilepsy may not participate in this study.

It will take approximately 60 minutes to collect data in one session. You will receive a $45 Visa gift card for participation.

This collection is being performed in the Advanced Engineering Research Building 3rd floor, room 306. This building is adjacent to the entrance to the Evansdale Library.

If you are interested in participation, please visit our scheduling website and choose the drop-down option for the “2024 Environmental Contactless Fingerprint Collection” to make an appointment.

For more information about our data collection, call 304-293-2028 or email jeremy.dawson@mail.wvu.edu with ’environmental contactless fingerprint’ in the subject line.

WVU IRB Approval is on file.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeremy Dawson, 304-293-4028.

Thank you,
Biometric Research Team

Psychology Research Project

What is the study about?

The purpose of the study is to examine autonomic reactivity during stress tasks.

What will I get?

You’ll receive extra credit for participating in the screening questionnaire. If you are eligible to complete part 2 of the study, you’ll also earn a $15 Amazon gift card and additional extra credit through the WVU SONA system.

How do I participate?

Step 1

Complete the screening questionnaire in the WVU SONA system to determine your eligibility. To be eligible, you must be 18+, must not have any chronic health conditions, must not use tobacco or nicotine products more than 15 days per month, and must not take any medications that could influence cardiovascular reactivity.

Step 2

If you are eligible, you will be contacted via email to schedule a time for part 2. In part 2 of the study, you will:

• Participate in two tasks (puzzles) for approximately 1 hour in the Life Sciences Building
• Have your blood pressure and heart rate recorded during completion of these tasks.

Questions? Contact Emma Thompson for more info.

Principal Investigator: Kevin Larkin, PhD, 304-293-1700

WVU Department of Psychology

*The West Virginia University Institutional Review Board’s approval of this project is on file with the WVU Office of Human Research Protections

Research Study on Slot Machines

Sessions

Sessions involve electroencephalography (EEG), playing a slot machine simulator game, writing about life experiences, and filling out questionnaires.

• 2 Sessions
• 60 minutes per session
• $40–50 per session

Eligibility

• Must be 21 years old
• No use of psychoactive medication

Interested? Complete the short eligibility survey.

For more information, contact Isaac Kim.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Mariya Cherkasova, Department of Psychology, Life
Sciences Building, Downtown Campus, 304-293-2001.

WVU IRB approval is on file.

Optimizing rTMS for Reducing Smoking Cravings

Researchers at the West Virginia University Department of Psychology and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute are looking for volunteers with who smoke at least 8 cigarettes a day.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that has recently been approved by the FDA as a treatment for smoking cessation. This research aims to determine how to make it as effective as possible though psychological intervention at the time of stimulation.

If eligible to participate, you will complete 3 testing sessions, about 1 week apart, each lasting about 3.5 hours. In each session, you will provide a urine sample for a drug screen, receive 10 minutes of rTMS, complete a brain imaging session, and complete tasks, questionnaires, and craving measures throughout.

If you complete the study, you could earn up to $470.

To take part, you must:

• Be between 18–60 years old
• Have smoked at least 8 cigarettes a day for at least 6 months. It’s ok if you also vape.
• Have good written and spoken English

You cannot take part if you:

• Are currently receiving smoking cessation treatment of any kind or are planning to quit smoking in the next few months
• Have had treatment with TMS before
• Have a history of epilepsy or seizure disorder
• Have any metal or medical implants in your body that cannot be removed (e.g. aneurysm clips, a cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.)
• Have a neurological disorder (e.g. Parkinson’s) or have had a serious traumatic brain injury
• Suffer from a psychiatric or a substance use disorder (other than smoking)
• Have a shoulder-to-shoulder width of greater than 60 cm (24")
• Are pregnant or might be pregnant

More information

Social Media Use in Everyday Life

We are currently recruiting participants for a 30-day study examining how people use social media platforms, like TikTok. If you are an adult (ages of 18 or older) and use TikTok daily, you are eligible to participate in this study.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete:

• A brief pre-survey today to determine your eligibility
• 30 daily surveys, each taking approximately 5 minutes to complete
• A single 15-minute session at the end of the 30 days

Your total participation in this research will take about 3 hours.

Beginning on Monday, surveys will be emailed to you each evening at 8:00 PM Eastern Time and must be completed by 12:00 AM Eastern Time. You will receive one survey per day for the next 30 days. Surveys can be completed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Agreeing to participate in this study acknowledges a 5-minute time commitment every evening for 30 days.

You can earn up to $50.00 in Amazon gift cards for participating in this study.

Participants must complete at least 10 daily surveys to receive an Amazon gift card. Participants will earn $0.50 per survey completed.

If you complete 25 of the 30 daily surveys, you will receive a $25.00 Amazon gift card. If you attend a single 15-minute session at the end of the 30 days, you will receive an additional $25.00 Amazon gift card.

Your decision to be in this research is completely voluntary.

If you are interested in participating, start your pre-survey to consent to the study procedures and determine your eligibility.

If you have questions about this project, you may email the Principal Investigator, Dr. Megan Vendemia.

This project is being conducted by Dr. Megan Vendemia in WVU’s Department of Communication Studies in Field Hall, P.O. Box 6293, Morgantown, WV 26506. West Virginia University’s Institutional Review Board approval of this project is on file (Protocol #: 2510238944).

Substance Use and Driving in College Students

Do you attend college or technical school in West Virginia? If so, we need your help with a research study about substance use and driving behaviors among college students.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to complete an anonymous survey about driving-related behaviors, including driving after substance use.

In order to participate you must meet the following inclusion criteria :

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have driven a motor vehicle at least once in the past 3 months
• Must have a current valid driver’s license from any state in the US
• Must be enrolled for at least 1 credit hour at a college, university, or technical school in West Virginia this semester

Individuals who complete the survey can choose to enter to win a $25 amazon gift card.

Principal Investigator: Toni Marie Rudisill, Ph.D., Department of epidemiology and biostatistics

WVU IRB acknowledgement is on file

Driving Simulation Study

Ever wonder if Cannabidiol (CBD) affects driving performance? If so, we need your help with a driving simulation study!

A research study is being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University. The study consists of 3 short surveys, a urine test for drugs and pregnancy (if applicable), 11 short cognitive tests that will be taken twice, and two driving simulation sessions (~10 and ~40 minutes). The study will take ~5 hours to complete. The purpose of the study is to determine whether CBD impacts driving performance, cognition, and sedation among healthy adults by dose or sex using a driving simulator. Your participation could help inform current and future public safety initiatives.

Participants will be randomized to receive either 300 mg of CBD, 150 mg of CBD, or placebo oil.

In order to participate you must meet the following inclusion criteria:

• Be 18-30 years of age
• have a current drivers’ license
• have driven at least once in the past 30 days
• are able to read English
• willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements including a urine drug test, pregnancy test (if applicable) and complete a test drive to ensure the absence of simulation sickness
• not currently taking any daily prescription medications excluding birth control
• have not been diagnosed with any serious chronic disease by a licensed healthcare provider
• have a friend willing to drive you home after testing or you are willing to be driven home by taxi or ride share after testing completion.

If you have any questions about this study and would like to participate, please feel free to contact Cindy Fisher-Duda and include your phone number at or 304-685-2960 or Dr. Toni Marie Rudisill (Principal Investigator), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, West Virginia University at 717-817-3028.

Approval of this study by West Virginia University’s Institutional Review Board is on file.

Participants who complete the study will receive a $100 Visa gift card and breakfast.

Current users of nicotine and THC vapes needed!

Participants needed for a study examining nicotine and THC vaping products

• WHO: At least 18 years of age, currently vape BOTH nicotine and THC
• WHERE: One online session via ZOOM
• Participants who complete the single session can earn a $50 Amazon gift card

For more information, email Madeline.

Principal Investigator: Melissa Blank, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, (304) 293-0551

WVU IRB approval is on file

Current Users of Vapes/Electronic Cigarettes Needed!

Participants needed for a 1.5-hour study examining the effects of different brands of electronic cigarettes/vapes. Participants will be compensated for both sessions.

Are you at least 21 years of age? Do you currently use electronic cigarettes/vapes? You may be eligible to participate in a research study!

Individuals who complete two ~1.5 hour session will be compensated.

Where: Life Sciences Building room 2314, Downtown Campus.

For more information, email Jana at: jr00159@mix.wvu.edu

Principal Investigator: Melissa Blank, Ph.D., Department of Psychology

304-293-0551

West Virginia University IRB approval is on file.

Users of Vapes/Electronic Cigarettes Needed for Research Study

Participants needed for a 2.5-hour study examining the effects of oral nicotine pouches (e.g. ZYN, On!, Velo).

Participants will be compensated for both sessions.

Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you currently use vapes/electronic cigarettes? Have you used an oral nicotine pouch (e.g. ZYN, On!, Velo)? You may be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of oral nicotine pouches.

Individuals who complete two ~2.5 hour session will be compensated.

Where: Life Sciences Building room 2314, Downtown Campus.

For more information, email Jakob at: jdb00066@mix.wvu.edu

Principal Investigator: Melissa Blank, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, 304-293-0551

West Virginia University IRB approval is on file.