03-17-2008, 01:27 PM
From Ilaria Minio Paluello:
Research in London
Thank you for your interest in the new research projects.
I am running a new study aimed at investigating how the brain of people with and without Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism reacts when performing a task involving observation of faces.
I'm inviting you to take part as you have recently had an mri brain scan which is need in this study (as you can find out in the participant information sheet).
The research will use a technique called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).
You will be asked to wear a cap. By using a magnetic resonance image of your brain we will identify and mark on the cap the sites from where to deliver the magnetic stimulation.
You will be asked to perform a computer task involving the observation of faces while receiving some brief rTMS.
Finally, you will be asked to complete two computer based tests.
The study lasts approximately two hours and will take place at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London.
Travel expenses will be paid and you will receive a payment of £25.00 for your time.
As a precaution, we don’t use magnetic stimulation with people with a history of seizures.
For anyone else, TMS carries no risk, although occasionally some people experience some local discomfort or a transient headache in those who are predisposed to migraine.
In order to participate in our study you must:
- be 18 years of age or over
- have no history of seizures
- have no metal in your head (apart from dental fillings)
- have no pacemaker or heart problems
Your participation in the study is voluntary and you are free to withdraw from it at any time without giving a reason.
If you are interested in participating, please reply to this e-mail and I will make arrangements for you to come to the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London. http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/Contact-details/contact.htm
This project has been approved by University College London Local Research Ethics Committee. All your personal information will remain confidential.
For any further queries, please contact me at ilaria.miniopaluello @ uniroma1.it
Attached you will find the Participant Information Sheet which gives you further information about the research.
Thank you for considering taking part in the study.
Yours sincerely,
Ilaria Minio Paluello
Research in London
Thank you for your interest in the new research projects.
I am running a new study aimed at investigating how the brain of people with and without Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism reacts when performing a task involving observation of faces.
I'm inviting you to take part as you have recently had an mri brain scan which is need in this study (as you can find out in the participant information sheet).
The research will use a technique called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).
You will be asked to wear a cap. By using a magnetic resonance image of your brain we will identify and mark on the cap the sites from where to deliver the magnetic stimulation.
You will be asked to perform a computer task involving the observation of faces while receiving some brief rTMS.
Finally, you will be asked to complete two computer based tests.
The study lasts approximately two hours and will take place at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London.
Travel expenses will be paid and you will receive a payment of £25.00 for your time.
As a precaution, we don’t use magnetic stimulation with people with a history of seizures.
For anyone else, TMS carries no risk, although occasionally some people experience some local discomfort or a transient headache in those who are predisposed to migraine.
In order to participate in our study you must:
- be 18 years of age or over
- have no history of seizures
- have no metal in your head (apart from dental fillings)
- have no pacemaker or heart problems
Your participation in the study is voluntary and you are free to withdraw from it at any time without giving a reason.
If you are interested in participating, please reply to this e-mail and I will make arrangements for you to come to the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London. http://www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/Contact-details/contact.htm
This project has been approved by University College London Local Research Ethics Committee. All your personal information will remain confidential.
For any further queries, please contact me at ilaria.miniopaluello @ uniroma1.it
Attached you will find the Participant Information Sheet which gives you further information about the research.
Thank you for considering taking part in the study.
Yours sincerely,
Ilaria Minio Paluello