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Effective pay $137.50 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the relationship between anxiety and drinking behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy. Participating in this study involves 3 visits throughout your pregnancy. The first and third visit will…
- Pay
- up to $550 in cash ($150 per visit × 3; $100 completion bonus)
- Time
- 3 sessions, ~4h
- Ages
- 18–40
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- condition-gated: currently pregnant or expecting
- open to female participants only
- involves blood draws
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
Compensation: Participants will be compensated with a $150 Visa debit card for each study visit, and a $100 bonus Visa debit card for completing all three visits, for a possible total of $550 in Visa debit cards. Disbursement will occur at the end of each visit. Please note that we are unable to offer mileage compensation.
Duration: Visit 1: 1.5 hours Visit 2: 1 hour Visit 3: 1.5 hours
STUDY2024-1049Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $96 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to understand how outdoor thermal environments influence older adults’ thermal comfort and psychological states.
- Pay
- $80 in gift cards
- Time
- ~40 min–50 min
- Ages
- 55 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
Prize drawing: up to $200— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- In person
- Survey
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- excludes neurological conditions
- English fluency required
- must be able to walk unaided
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- raffle/drawing prize up to $200 is not guaranteed money
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
- an unquantified bonus is mentioned; actual pay may exceed the parsed amount
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: Participants in this research will be compensated with $30 for the first session completed and $50 for the second session completed. The total compensation for the entire two-session participation will be $80. If participants withdraw from the study before the second session, they can only receive $30 for their first participation. Participants will receive a $10 referral bonus for each friend or family member they successfully refer to join our experiment, with a limit of 10 referrals. All participants who consent to participate in the study in 2025 will be eligible for a random drawing. At the conclusion of the 2025 study period, five participants will be randomly selected to receive a $200 gift card.
Duration: 40-50 minutes
STUDY2024-0071Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $60 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of this study is to use Dial Smith technology to investigate trust and perception at Texas A&M University based on videos regarding beef from gene-edited cattle, milk and conservation friendly agricultural practice. The aim of the study is to…
- Pay
- $20
- Time
- ~20 min
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Online Survey, Single Visit
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
STUDY2025-1435Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $60 per hour of participant time.
We leverage team expertise in developmental science, a novel aperiodic slope measure, and overlapping neuroimaging techniques to demonstrate and validate aperiodic slope as a usable proxy for neural maturation across a critical period of neurodevelopment.
- Pay
- at least $70 ($50 per visit)
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~2h
- Ages
- 6–10
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- MRI
- EEG
- Survey
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes neurological conditions
- enrols children only - a parent or guardian must consent
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says
- per-visit rate stated without a visit count; value is a floor for one visit
Compensation: $50 per laboratory visit; $10 for parent questionnaires; $10 for child questionnaires
Duration: 2 hours (in the form of two 1-hour visits)
STUDY2026-0365Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $45 per hour of participant time.
You are invited to participate in this study because we want to discuss the experience of what it is like to have chronic pain. Individuals who take part in this study will be asked to complete questionnaires about their pain experience and take part in an…
- Pay
- $45
- Time
- ~1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Interview
- condition-gated: chronic low back pain
- condition-gated: chronic pain
- English fluency required
STUDY2024-1463Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $40 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to better understand the roles of virtual landscapes in influencing college students’ health and well-being, and support our future efforts to develop healthy campus environments.
- Pay
- $20 in gift cards
- Time
- ~30 min
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
STUDY2024-0189Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $33.33 per hour of participant time.
Measuring brain chemistry in young people with no history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Results will help develop algorithms for diagnosing TBI resulting from athletic injury.
- Pay
- $50
- Time
- ~1.5h
- Ages
- 18–26
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- MRI
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes neurological conditions
- English fluency required
STUDY2024-1112Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $33.33 per hour of participant time.
Measuring brain chemistry in healthy individuals across the lifespan. Results will help develop algorithms for detecting abnormal brain chemistry and provide a benchmark for the time course of normal age-related changes in brain chemistry.
- Pay
- $50
- Time
- ~1.5h
- Ages
- 18–81
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- MRI
- Clinical
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes neurological conditions
- seizure or epilepsy history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- English fluency required
STUDY2025-0460Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $30 per hour of participant time.
The overarching goal of the study is to assess whether Buenas -a Mixed Reality system- is an effective methodology for study group interaction that contains both local and remote students.
- Pay
- $30 in gift cards
- Time
- ~1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- Online
- In person
- VR / AR
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
IRB2024-0297Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $30 per hour of participant time.
This study evaluates how AR wearables support safety and user awareness during industrial tasks in hazardous settings, focusing on three safety features: adaptive interfaces (A1), real-time hazard detection (A2), and behavior monitoring (A3). Results will…
- Pay
- $120
- Time
- 4 sessions, ~4h, over 7 weeks
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- VR / AR
- Human-computer interaction
- seizure or epilepsy history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
What the listing actually says
- the listing contradicts itself: its 4 itemised amounts sum to $130 but it states a total of $120; the stated total is used
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
Compensation: The participants will receive $20 for the first session, $35 for the second, $30 for the third, and $45 for the fourth. This structure is designed to ensure fair compensation even if they choose not to complete all four sessions. The total compensation for completing all four sessions is $120.
Duration: This study will be conducted over four separate sessions on different days, spanning approximately a month and a half. Participation for each session is expected to last around 60 minutes, except for session four, which will take approximately 75 minutes.
STUDY2025-0518Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $30 per hour of participant time.
You are invited to participate in a research study that investigates how people respond to 360-degree virtual reality (VR) images and scenes. We seek to understand how these immersive experiences influence reactions in participants with chronic low back pain…
- Pay
- $45
- Time
- ~1h–1.5h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus
- In person
- VR / AR
- Survey
- Interview
- Human-computer interaction
- condition-gated: chronic low back pain
- English fluency required
STUDY2024-0794Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to investigate whether commercially available exoskeletons can reduce physical load during simulated crab harvesting tasks.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- 1 session, ~4h
- Ages
- 18–45
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Human-computer interaction
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
Compensation: $25 per hour
Duration: One session, lasting approximately 4 hours
STUDY2024-1359Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of this study is to better understand the interactions between brain, circuits and stress hormones in healthy people and in people with PTSD.
- Pay
- up to $300
- Time
- ~12h
- Ages
- 18–55
- Where
- Houston · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Clinical
- study appears to enrol both healthy volunteers and people with PTSD or post-traumatic stress symptoms - confirm with the study team
- must be right-handed
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- study lists female-specific criteria - confirm with the study team
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Up to $300
Duration: 12 hours
IRB2019-1226FOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
This study examines how variations in fixation points relative to a camera affect perceived eye contact quality in Mixed Reality (MR) environments using a two-alternative forced choice (2AFC) task with pre-recorded video pairs. Participants will assess eye…
- Pay
- $25 in gift cards
- Time
- ~1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- VR / AR
- Human-computer interaction
STUDY2024-1507Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to explore how real-time AR affective responses should be designed to enhance emotion regulation without disrupting task performance, using a user-centered approach and the Nominal Group Technique. Participants will engage in structured…
- Pay
- $50 in gift cards
- Time
- 1 session, ~2h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- VR / AR
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
STUDY2025-0470Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
Measuring brain chemistry, brain connectivity, and attentional abilities in individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~4.5h
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Clinical
- condition-gated: formally diagnosed ADHD
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes neurological conditions
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
Compensation: $25/hr
Duration: Two visits: 3 hrs and 1.5 hrs
STUDY2025-0674Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of the study is to explore the usefulness of biomarkers (e.g., eye movements and brain activity) to measure children’s reading skills (e.g., good reading skill, poor reading skill or diagnosis of dyslexia).
- Pay
- $50
- Time
- ~2h
- Ages
- 7–11
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Online Survey, Single Visit
- Online
- In person
- EEG
- Survey
- Clinical
- enrols children only - a parent or guardian must consent
- English fluency required
STUDY2024-0633Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20.24 per hour of participant time.
Our research objective is to examine differences in the anabolic response and bioavailability of individual EAA and non-essential amino acids (NEAA) in beef as compared to plant protein in older adults with and without (pre-)frailty.
- Pay
- $425 ($125 per visit × 3)
- Time
- 4 sessions, ~21h, over 6 weeks
- Ages
- 55–90
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- condition-gated: sarcopenia or frailty
- fasting required before a visit
- involves blood draws
STUDY2025-0226Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
This study will be utilized for data collection to determine the relative effects of various elements of an environment on a participant’s level of distraction. The data collected from this study will be analyzed to determine the relative effects of elements…
- Pay
- up to $20 in cash and/or gift cards (plus a non-cash perk)
- Time
- 1 session, ~1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- includes a non-cash perk
Compensation: Choice of up to $20 worth of a Blue Baker lunch OR a $20 Amazon gift card
Duration: One session lasting approximately an hour
STUDY2024-1205Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
Researchers are recruiting undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at Texas A&M and 18 years and older to participate in a focus group on UG students’experiences of belonging at Texas A&M.
- Pay
- $30
- Time
- ~1h–1.5h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- Online
- In person
- Focus group
- Survey
IRB2023-1022DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
A study measuring brain activity while participants perform a simplified video game-like task in which they need to focus their attention on some things while trying to resist distraction
- Pay
- $40–$50
- Time
- ~2.5h–3h
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
- normal colour vision required
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate given as a range: $10-$20/hr
Compensation: $20/hr for imaging session, $10/hr for lab session ($40-50 total)
Duration: 1 hr lab visit followed by a 1.5-2hr imaging session (scheduled on different days)
IRB2016-0548DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
This study examines the relationship between experiences of discrimination in healthcare and confidence in managing one’s own health among Black youth.
- Pay
- $10
- Time
- ~30 min
- Ages
- 15–25
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey, Single Visit
- Online
- Survey
- enrols minors - parental consent required for under-18s
- study text is about children - confirm who actually participates
- English fluency required
STUDY2024-1448Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
This project aims to identify personal and environmental barriers and facilitators of health-related outcomes among older adults living in age-targeted vs. intergenerational communities. Survey Link: AFCSurvey.HealthyAgingTexas.org
- Pay
- $10 in gift cards
- Time
- ~20 min–30 min
- Ages
- 55 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus · Online Survey
Prize drawing: up to $100— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- Online
- In person
- Survey
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- raffle/drawing prize up to $100 is not guaranteed money
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: The first 400 participants will be offered a $10 gift card after completing the survey. Additionally, all participants will be entered into a prize drawing with a chance to win one of the ten $100 gift cards. The target population consists of individuals aged 55 and older. This approach ensures that the incentive is accessible and user-friendly for all participants, particularly those who may not be familiar with or comfortable using e-gift cards.
Duration: Participants will need to spend about 20-30 minutes completing the survey.
STUDY2024-1446Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
Couples are invited to take part in an in-person study about how people negotiate tasks, which will involve participating in a negotiation task in-person (audio & video recorded). The study should last no longer than 30 minutes and participants will be…
- Pay
- $10 in cash and/or gift cards (SONA credit alternative)
- Time
- ~30 min
- Ages
- 18–29
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- SONA / subject-pool participation offered
What the listing actually says
- course credit (SONA) offered as an option
Compensation: $10 each; if partner is seeking research credit- 1 SONA credit can be granted
Duration: ~30minutes
STUDY2024-0565Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of this study is to characterize how South Asian adults living in Texas interpret and experience chronic pain through cultural, religious/spiritual, and familial frameworks.
- Pay
- $25 in gift cards
- Time
- ~1.3h
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Online Only · Online Interview, Online Survey, Remote
- Online
- Survey
- Interview
- condition-gated: chronic pain
STUDY2025-1334Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
To determine how the brain uses rewards to guide flexible behavior and decisions.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- 3 sessions, ~5h
- Ages
- 18–30
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Survey
- must be right-handed
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- excludes neurological conditions
- English fluency required
- +2 more criteria
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
Compensation: $20/ hr
Duration: 3 visits, 5 hours total
STUDY2026-0054Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to better understand the roles of the campus environment in promoting or hindering the students’ health and quality of life, and support our future efforts to develop healthy campus environments.
- Pay
- $10 in gift cards
- Time
- ~20 min–30 min
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- Survey
STUDY2025-1035Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $17.14 per hour of participant time.
Investigate the relationship between resting-state brain connectivity and individual differences in cognitive performance, impulsivity, attention, and affective traits.
- Pay
- $60
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~3.5h
- Ages
- 18–30
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Survey
- must be right-handed
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- English fluency required
STUDY2025-0354Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $16.67 per hour of participant time.
The overall goal of this research program is to broadly delineate the socio-emotional, cognitive, and educational implications of COVID-19 in preschoolers. We will also assess parent, family, and teacher factors such as personality, emotionality, health and…
- Pay
- $25 in gift cards
- Time
- ~1h–1.5h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- study text is about children - confirm who actually participates
IRB2021-0469DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $15 per hour of participant time.
This NASA funded study aims to test and validate a new spacecraft simulator that mimics the feelings that astronauts experience in space. Participants will control a virtual reality spacecraft and complete a docking task while in a motion simulator.
- Pay
- $60 in gift cards ($20 per visit × 2; $20 completion bonus)
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~4h, over 1 week
- Ages
- 18–45
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- VR / AR
- Clinical
- Human-computer interaction
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- excludes neurological conditions
- pregnancy is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- seizure or epilepsy history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- English fluency required
- +2 more criteria
STUDY2024-0755Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $15 per hour of participant time.
This study aims to explore the influence of natural estrogen fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle on the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation in enhancing cognition. Participants will undergo neurostimulation, fill out questionnaires…
- Pay
- at least $30 ($30 per visit)
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~4h, over 2 weeks
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- must be right-handed
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- excludes neurological conditions
- open to female participants only
- English fluency required
- +1 more criteria
What the listing actually says
- per-visit rate stated without a visit count; value is a floor for one visit
Compensation: $30 per visit
Duration: Two visits, each about 2 hours, completed within two weeks.
STUDY2025-0658Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $15 per hour of participant time.
This study investigates how adaptive 3D user interfaces in XR environments impact user interaction performance and experience. Participants will complete basic 3D tasks using a VR headset while their interaction data is recorded and analyzed.
- Pay
- $15 in gift cards
- Time
- ~40 min–1h
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- VR / AR
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
STUDY2025-0760Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $15 per hour of participant time.
This is a study examining how we learn motor skills
- Pay
- up to $30 in gift cards
- Time
- 1 session, ~2h
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Online Only · Remote
- Online
- excludes neurological conditions
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Up to $30 Paid as Amazon gift card
Duration: One-session study lasting about 2 hours
STUDY2025-1375Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $14.09 per hour of participant time.
Developing a method that allows for the application of the pulse method within individuals in prandial/non-fasted states.
- Pay
- up to $620 ($100 per visit)
- Time
- 7 sessions, ~44h, over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 60–80
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Interview
- Clinical
- fasting required before a visit
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
Compensation: If participants agree to take part in this research, we will pay for each visit completed = $20 for the screening visit and $100 for each study visit completed to compensate for time and effort. If all visits are completed, compensation is up to a total of $620.
Duration: The study involves 1 screening visit lasting up to 2 hours followed by 6 study days lasting up to 7 hours that can be completed within 4 weeks.
IRB2021-1526FOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $14 per hour of participant time.
Middle age marks the beginning of significant changes in brain, cognition, and physical health. The study will examinehow differences and changes in brain, cognitive, psychological, and physical functions during midlife may relate to vulnerability to dementia.
- Pay
- $175
- Time
- ~12.5h, over 3 weeks
- Ages
- 18–50
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
STUDY2024-1132Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $13.75 per hour of participant time.
The present study will evaluate several potential biobehavioral processes underlying PTSD vulnerability and extend this work to understanding the naturalistic experience of PTSD symptoms by using real-time ecological momentary assessment (EMA) assessments.
- Pay
- up to $165 in cash ($25 per visit; $5 completion bonus)
- Time
- ~12h, over 2 weeks
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Other, Single Visit
Prize drawing: up to $10— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- In person
- EEG
- Survey
- Interview
- Clinical
- condition-gated: elevated depressive symptoms
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- up to $10 is contingent on task performance ("chance to win"), not a drawing prize, and is not guaranteed money
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: For Bryan-College Station community members: They will receive $5 for the screening survey at the first in-person appointment in cash. They will receive $25 in cash for each EEG laboratory visit ($50 total) with a chance to win up to an additional $5 in cash during one of the computerized tasks at the laboratory appointment (up to $10 total). Participants will not be compensated for the clinical interview portion, as this is for eligibility purposes. Participants will receive $0.50 for completing each survey in the EMA portion of the study, with a $5 weekly bonus payment if they have 90% completion on the surveys ($90). The post-study questionnaire and EEG in lab session completion will reward the participant $45 in cash. This would add up to a possible $165 in cash for completing the EMA over the roughly 1 month period.
Duration: Total participation is approximately 12 hours. Your participation in this study today will consist of 1 2-2.5 hour laboratory visits in addition to the EMA portion at the end. The clinical interview will take 1-2.5 hours. The EEG appointment will take 2- 2.5 hours. The following EMA portion will require a time commitment of 5 hours over the course of 14 days (approx. 20 minutes per day).
STUDY2024-1237Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $12 per hour of participant time.
This study will assess protein/amino acid metabolism which is associated with age-associated decline in muscle and cognitive health.
- Pay
- $120
- Time
- ~10h
- Ages
- 50 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
- involves blood draws
IRB2021-1413FOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $12 per hour of participant time.
This Zoom study is for children in 4th-8th grade and their parents to understand children’s achievement emotions, beliefs, and attitudes across different subjects. Parents schedule a 75-minute appointment and receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card for their…
- Pay
- $15 in gift cards
- Time
- ~1.3h
- Ages
- 9–13
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey, Single Visit
- Online
- Survey
- enrols children only - a parent or guardian must consent
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says
- pay extracted from study description, not the compensation field
Compensation: Parents schedule a 75-minute appointment and receive a $15 Amazon e-gift card for their participation
Duration: 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes)
IRB2022-0713DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $10.91 per hour of participant time.
To assess the cognitive effects of xylitol, subjects will participate in a two-week intervention, with a total of 15 NeuroTracker across 5 lab visits. They will take xylitol or placebo drinks, as randomly assigned for 14 days while completing daily food and…
- Pay
- $60 in gift cards
- Time
- 3 sessions, ~5.5h, over 2 weeks
- Ages
- 18–30
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
Prize drawing: up to $50— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- BMI 18.5-30 required
- excludes neurological conditions
- allergy screening applies
What the listing actually says
- raffle/drawing prize up to $50 is not guaranteed money
Compensation: 60 gift card to Amazon AND entered into a raffle for one of two $50 Amazon gift card
Duration: 30 minute pre-study and baseline appointment; 2 week intervention with three Neurotracker sessions at each appointment (0, 1, 4, 7, and 14), lasting approximately 1 hour.
STUDY2024-1226Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $10.91 per hour of participant time.
The current study investigates the psychometric properties of a brief attention assessment using eye-tracking technology.
- Pay
- up to $10 in gift cards ($5 per visit × 2)
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~55 min
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
- normal colour vision required
- allergy screening applies
What the listing actually says
- the advertised $20 assumes 2 visit(s) paying $5 guaranteed plus $5 that must be earned; guaranteed pay is $10 and the remaining $10 is contingent on task performance
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Up to $20: Participants are compensated $5 per lab visit in the form of a gift card. Each participant will have an opportunity to earn an additional $5 during each lab visit for task-related reward.
Duration: 55 minutes across two lab visits (35 minutes for visit 1; 20 minutes for visit 2).
STUDY2026-0068Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $10 per hour of participant time.
Assessing the effect of custom-fitted mouth guards on neck muscle strength compared to non-fitted mouth guards.
- Pay
- $20
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~2h, over 3 weeks
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- Online
- In person
- excludes neurological conditions
- pregnancy is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
STUDY2024-1055Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $7.50 per hour of participant time.
To understand links between negative outcomes, thoughts about the past, strategies, and attitudes and behaviors towards vapes (i.e., electronic nicotine delivery systems).
- Pay
- $15
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~2h
- Ages
- 18–50
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- condition-gated: current e-cigarette / vape use
- implanted medical device screening required (no MRI mentioned)
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
- +1 more criteria
What the listing actually says
- no stated total; summed 2 amounts found in the text
Compensation: Session 1: Participants will be compensated with $5.00. Session 2: Participants will be compensated with $10.00.
Duration: Session 1: 60 minutes Session 2: 60 minutes
IRB2023-0994DCROriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $5 per hour of participant time.
The most prevalent mood disorders, anxiety, and depression, have been empirically associated with impaired cognitive flexibility and decision-making. Some studies report increased flexibility under moderate levels of anxiety; therefore the link between…
- Pay
- $5 in cash and/or gift cards (SONA credit alternative)
- Time
- ~1h
- Ages
- 18–30
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
Prize drawing: up to $100— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- In person
- implanted medical device screening required (no MRI mentioned)
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- SONA / subject-pool participation offered
What the listing actually says
- raffle/drawing prize up to $100 is not guaranteed money
- course credit (SONA) offered as an option
Compensation: Participants recruited externally will receive $5 for coming in and enter a drawing to get one of 5 $100 gift cards (awarded to those who earn the most points). Participants will also be recruited through the Psychology Subject Pool. Participants from the subject pool will receive research credit (2) and be eligible to receive 1 of 5 $100 gift cards (awarded to those who earn the most points).
Duration: 1 hr
STUDY2024-0378Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $4 per hour of participant time.
The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of various design characteristics on the effectiveness of an active shooter response training video.
- Pay
- $10 in gift cards
- Time
- 3 sessions, ~2.5h, over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Multiple Visits, Online Survey
Prize drawing: up to $50— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- Online
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- raffle/drawing prize up to $50 is not guaranteed money
- ignored a repeated mention of $10 ("the $10...")
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: If you complete ALL THREE study sessions, then you will receive one $10 Amazon gift card and three entries for a drawing to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards. You will receive the $10 Amazon gift card for completing the first session, one drawing entry for completing the second session, and two additional drawing entries for completing the third session. Upon completion of data collection, five participants will be randomly chosen without replacement from the drawing to each receive one $50 Amazon gift card.
Duration: Completing this three-part study takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes over the course of 28 days. You will complete the first session that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 14 days after the first session, you will complete the second session that takes approximately 30 minutes. 28 days after the first session, you will complete the third session that takes approximately 30 minutes.
STUDY2025-1566Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $1.67 per hour of participant time.
For the development and potential future application of a methodology exploring the concept of kinesthetic glitch and making an arts object or artefact.
- Pay
- $30 in gift cards
- Time
- ~18h
- Ages
- 18–75
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Focus group
- Interview
STUDY2025-1604Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Stale
Calibration of Linguistic Amplifiers for Labeled Magnitude Response Scales in Chinese and Farsi
This study lists no compensation.
Participants will show the intensity of meaning of amplifiers to them by squeezing a soft device to different pressures and adjusting a sound machine to different volumes
- Pay
- none listed
- Time
- ~15 min
- Ages
- 18–45
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
What the listing actually says
- no compensation offered
Compensation: None
Duration: 15 minutes following arrival at the data collection site, either AGLS building or Zachry Building on the Texas A&M College Station Campus
STUDY2024-0595Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
This study lists no compensation.
The aim of this work is to identify key factors that influence these aspects of the workforce.
- Pay
- none listed
- Time
- ~10 min–15 min
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Houston · Online Survey
- Online
- Survey
What the listing actually says
- no compensation offered
Compensation: None
Duration: 10-15 minutes
STUDY2024-0612Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
This study lists no compensation.
The aim of this work is to identify key factors that influence these aspects of the workforce.
- Pay
- none listed
- Time
- ~10 min–15 min
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Houston · Online Survey
- Online
- Survey
What the listing actually says
- no compensation offered
Compensation: None
Duration: 10-15 minutes
STUDY2024-0836Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Rate could not be calculated
These 17 studies are not ranked and never mixed into the list above. Either the pay, the time commitment, or both were missing from the listing, or the only compensation is a prize drawing. Unknown is not the same as badly paid — several of these may be worth an email.
$1,000 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
This work is seeking to understand how the hormonal changes and fluctuations of perimenopause impact how brain networks are organized, and in turn how hormone therapy may impact these networks and their changes. We are using a technique called dense sampling…
- Pay
- $1,000 in cash and/or gift cards ($20 per visit; $500 completion bonus; plus a non-cash perk)
- Time
- 24 sessions, over 6 months
- Ages
- 30 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Survey
- must be right-handed
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- open to female participants only
What the listing actually says
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
- includes a non-cash perk
Compensation: Participants will be compensated $20 per visit. They will also receive a completion bonus of $500 for completing all visits, totally $1000. Finally, participants will be asked to wear an Oura ring for the 6-months of the study. After the study is complete they will be able to keep the ring.
Duration: Participants will complete 24 visits. These visits will be once per week over the course of 6 months.
STUDY2025-0632Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$400 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of tannase-treatment of gallotannins via sumac tea on the intestinal microbiome, absorption of metabolites and cognitive function in a 6-week randomized, placebo controlled cross-over double-blinded…
- Pay
- $400
- Time
- over 6 weeks
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- excludes neurological conditions
- involves blood draws
STUDY2024-1426Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$350 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of an acute tannase-treatment of grape gallotannins on the stimulation of gut and brain derived neurotransmitters on glucose regulation, cardiometabolic functions, cognitive functions, positive mood…
- Pay
- $350
- Time
- over 3 weeks
- Ages
- 18–60
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
STUDY2025-0044Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Up to $150 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
This pilot study aims to explore the mechanisms behind the effects of mediated reality on pain perception scores in those with knee pain. Additionally, the study seeks to test the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and preliminary outcomes of a mediated…
- Pay
- up to $150
- Time
- over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- Human-computer interaction
- condition-gated: chronic knee pain or knee osteoarthritis
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Up to $150
Duration: One Month
STUDY2024-0630Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$150 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
The study evaluates the effectiveness of managing Diabetes using Healthy South Texas’ 30-day health coaching plan, employing a mobile health system intervention. Through online meetings, tasks on the GlucoseCoach app, and daily measurements, the study aims…
- Pay
- $150 in cash and/or gift cards (plus a non-cash perk)
- Time
- over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Multiple Visits, Online Interview, Online Survey, Remote
- Online
- Survey
- Interview
- Human-computer interaction
- condition-gated: diagnosed diabetes
What the listing actually says
- includes a non-cash perk
Compensation: Participants will receive a $150 Amazon gift card, Bluetooth-enabled glucometer, and weight scale
Duration: 30 days
IRB2023-1018DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$140 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
We aim to recruit adolescents aged 11–17.99 who use social media and their parents. We want to learn about adolescents’ social media experiences and mental health.
- Pay
- $140
- Time
- over 1 week
- Ages
- 11–18
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus, Corpus Christi, Dallas & Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, Kingsville · Multiple Visits, Online Interview, Online Survey, Remote
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- Interview
- Human-computer interaction
- enrols minors - parental consent required for under-18s
- study text is about children - confirm who actually participates
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no stated total; summed 3 amounts found in the text
- one or more components are capped ("maximum"/"up to"); the sum is an estimate
Compensation: Each interview: $20 Each survey: $20 Smartphone-based data collection: maximum $100
Duration: Each interview: 45 minutes to 1 hour Each survey: 20 minutes Smartphone-based data collection: several minutes each day for nine days
STUDY2024-0488Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$15 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
This study investigates how complexity impacts artificial concept learning and its relationship with emotions, learning strategies, and personality. Participants will complete a computer-based classification task with feedback and surveys, receiving $15 for…
- Pay
- $15
- Time
- not stated in the listing
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- normal colour vision required
What the listing actually says
Compensation: $15
STUDY2025-0129Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Compensation is an entry into a prize drawing. There is no guaranteed payment.
This study explores how bilingual teachers’ social-emotional competencies predict burnout—particularly emotional exhaustion—and intentions to leave the profession. Certified or in-training K–12 bilingual and general education teachers in Texas will complete…
- Pay
- prize drawing entry only
- Time
- ~10 min–15 min
- Ages
- 18–80
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey
Prize drawing: up to $50— a chance, not guaranteed pay, and the only compensation offered.
- Online
- Survey
- occupational criterion - see study description
What the listing actually says
- raffle/drawing prize up to $50 is not guaranteed money
- compensation is a raffle entry only; no guaranteed payment
Compensation: Participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 Amazon gift cards for their time and effort.
Duration: Approximately 10-15 minutes
STUDY2025-0108Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Compensation is an entry into a prize drawing. There is no guaranteed payment.
This study will seek to explore the relationship between time pressure, stress, emotions, academic success and leisure participation of undergraduate students at Texas A&M University. This study will be utilizing a survey research design.
- Pay
- prize drawing entry only
- Time
- ~10 min–15 min
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey
Prize drawing: up to $10— a chance, not guaranteed pay, and the only compensation offered.
- Online
- Survey
What the listing actually says
- raffle/drawing prize up to $10 is not guaranteed money
- compensation is a raffle entry only; no guaranteed payment
Compensation: Participants can elect to be entered into a drawing for one of three $10 Amazon gift cards.
Duration: 10-15 minutes
STUDY2024-0886Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
Examine effects of hormonal intervention on learning and memory, as well as the relationship between psychophysiological (brain activity, heart rate, and skin conductance), personality, and emotional variables.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~7.5h–9h
- Ages
- 18–40
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- Clinical
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- open to female participants only
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: Overall, participants will be engaged in the research for approximately 7.5-9 hours total.
STUDY2026-0596Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Fresh
Effect of Viewing, Embodiment, and Interaction on Spatial Perception, Cognition, and Action in XR
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
This study investigates how affordance types, viewing conditions, and multisensory cues affect spatial judgment during real-XR mismatches. It also examines how mixed-reality visual manipulation alters perception of affordance, and how distractions influence…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- 1 session, ~1.5h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- VR / AR
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- excludes neurological conditions
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: One session study. The study duration will take approximately 90 minutes.
STUDY2026-0710Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
This study is interested in understanding how people evaluate each other and think about their own behaviors.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~45 min–1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey
- Online
- Survey
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: 45-60 minutes
STUDY2026-0257Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
This study is designed to test the effect of different tasks, including practicing gender neutral pronouns, on misgendering
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~45 min–1h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey
- Online
- Survey
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: 45-60 minutes
STUDY2026-0369Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
This study examines how people experience different types of crowd sounds at a sport event. Participants will watch a two-minute stadium video and complete a brief survey about their reactions. The study takes 7–10 minutes, is anonymous, and open to adults…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~7 min–10 min
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Online Survey
- Online
- Survey
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: 7-10 minutes
STUDY2025-1595Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
You will take part in a 30-45 minute audio-recorded interview and complete a survey that asks about intelligence mindset and demographic information.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing (plus a non-cash perk)
- Time
- not stated in the listing
- Ages
- 14–18
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Interview
- enrols minors - parental consent required for under-18s
- study text is about children - confirm who actually participates
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
- a non-cash perk is stated in the duration field, not the compensation field: "Prepaid movie ticket (Cinemark)"
Duration: Prepaid movie ticket (Cinemark)
STUDY2025-0860Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
This study evaluates a novel actuatable footrest for sit-stand desks. We will compare control interfaces, assess usability compared to conventional footrests, and validate a contactless sensor system to measure workstation use. Findings aim to improve…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~1h–1.5h
- Ages
- 18–55
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Human-computer interaction
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
Duration: The entire session should take about 60–90 minutes.
STUDY2025-1166Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
The compensation for this study could not be determined from the listing.
The purpose of this study is to measure stress in office workers. The first part of the study measures stress in office workers using salivary cortisol and by recorded heart rate. The second part of the study involves hybrid office workers and measuring…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- not stated in the listing
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Online Interview, Online Survey, Single Visit
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- Interview
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- no compensation stated in the listing
STUDY2024-1267Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
No studies match those filters
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Effective pay $33.33 per hour of participant time.
We are inviting first-time mothers to be a part of understanding how mothers’ brains change across pregnancy. This work is a first step to helping us understand why and how pregnant women become vulnerable to depression and anxiety.
- Pay
- at least $50 ($50 per visit)
- Time
- ~1.5h
- Ages
- 12–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- condition-gated: currently pregnant or expecting
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- enrols minors - parental consent required for under-18s
- open to female participants only
What the listing actually says
- per-visit rate stated without a visit count; value is a floor for one visit
Compensation: You will be compensated $50 for each visit to the imaging center.
Duration: Visits last around 1.5 hours
IRB2022-0784DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Posting expired
Affective and Motivational Control of Human Attention
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
Overview Participants will complete surveys and computerized tasks which involve identifying simple colored stimuli (e.g., circles and squares) using button responses on the keyboard or on a gamepad. For some experiments, where the participant looks will be…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~1h
- Ages
- 18–35
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
- normal colour vision required
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate given as a range: $15-$25/hr
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
Compensation: $15-25/hour
Duration: 1 hour
IRB2016–0549DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Posting expired
Lived Environments and Pain
Effective pay $25 per hour of participant time.
Pain is a major public health problem. 1 in 4 Americans suffers with persistent pain. The purpose of all of the research in our lab is to eventually decrease suffering from pain. Ongoing studies are helping us to identify parts of everyday life that can…
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~3h–3.5h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- non-students only
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
Compensation: $25/hr
Duration: 3-3.5 hr
IRB2017-0757DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Posting expired
Emotional Development in Mothers and their Infants in the first 3 years of their lives.
Effective pay $21.43 per hour of participant time.
Inviting Texas mothers and infants to participate in a study of how emotions developing and change over time.
- Pay
- up to $225
- Time
- ~3h–3.5h
- Ages
- 1–2
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- enrols children only - a parent or guardian must consent
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Participating families can be compensated up to $225 over 3 visits (1 visit a year). Participants traveling 50 miles or more may be eligible for mileage compensation.
Duration: Visits last around 3-3.5 hours
IRB2019-1239DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $20.74 per hour of participant time.
The PATH (PTSD & Alcohol Use Treatment & Healing) study will compare two forms of talk therapy with individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and drink alcohol. We offer both telehealth and in-person options for all study visits.
- Pay
- up to $560
- Time
- 15 sessions, ~27h
- Ages
- 18–70
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus, Bryan-College Station – on-campus, Dallas & Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, Kingsville · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
- condition-gated: PTSD with co-occurring alcohol use
- condition-gated: PTSD or post-traumatic stress symptoms
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: Up to $560 for completing all study components, including a baseline assessment, 12 therapy sessions across 6 weeks, and 3 follow up assessments at 3-, 6-, and 12-months after the therapy phase.
Duration: Baseline assessment (3 hours) 12 treatment sessions (1.5 hours each) 3 follow up visits (2 hours each)
IRB2023-0985DCROriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Posting expired
The human cerebellum: a novel target for cognitive & motor interventions in aging & Alzheimer’s Disease
Effective pay $16.67 per hour of participant time.
This study will focus on the central prediction that the cerebellum is an optimal target for remediation of cognitive function in aging, and in neurodegenerative disease. This will test the hypothesis that if the cerebellum is a key target, then there will…
- Pay
- $100 ($50 per visit × 2)
- Time
- 2 sessions, ~6h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- MRI
- MRI / magnet safety screening
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- involves non-invasive brain stimulation
STUDY2024-0031Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Posting expired
Prandial Metabolic Phenotyping in Sarcopenic Older Adults Comparing Plant Based and Whey Based Protein
Effective pay $15.56 per hour of participant time.
To observe the metabolic effect of plant-based protein versus dairy based protein in older adults.
- Pay
- up to $420 ($100 per visit)
- Time
- 5 sessions, ~27h
- Ages
- 50–95
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- condition-gated: sarcopenia or frailty
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- must be able to walk unaided
- allergy screening applies
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
Compensation: If participants agree to take part in this research, we will pay for each visit completed = $20 for the screening visit and $100 for each study visit completed to compensate for time and effort. If all visits are completed, compensation is up to a total of $420.
Duration: This study will include 1 screening visit (~3 hours) and a maximum of 4 study visits (~6 hours).
IRB2023-0549FOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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Evaluation of biomarkers for predicting macronutrient intake
Effective pay $14.14 per hour of participant time.
This study will develop new methods important for precision nutrition by measuring the response of both glucose and amino acids in the body to a variety of real pre-defined meals.
- Pay
- up to $820
- Time
- 5 sessions, ~58h, over 6 weeks
- Ages
- 50–75
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Clinical
- BMI 25-35 required
- fasting required before a visit
- involves blood draws
What the listing actually says
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
Compensation: If you complete all visits, you will be compensated up to $820 ($20 for screening; $200/study day completed) for your time and effort.
Duration: 1 screening visit ~ 2hours 4 study visits ~14 hours All visits must be completed within 6 weeks
IRB2023-0400FOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
Effective pay $13.33 per hour of participant time.
This is a two-phase study. In the first phase, participants will take a baseline survey that will ask about your experiences with racism and mental health which will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. In the voluntary second phase, you will…
- Pay
- $30
- Time
- ~2h–2.3h
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Survey
- Online
- In person
- Survey
- English fluency required
- SONA / subject-pool participation offered
What the listing actually says
- no stated total; summed 2 amounts found in the text
Compensation: First Phase: $10 Second Phase: $20
Duration: First Phase: 30-45 minutes Second Phase: Approximately 1.5 hours
IRB2023-0754DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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Selective Attention and Smoking
Effective pay $10 per hour of participant time.
How vaping affects information processing and attention.
- Pay
- not stated in the listing
- Time
- ~30 min–2h
- Ages
- 18–50
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Single Visit
- In person
- Survey
- condition-gated: current e-cigarette / vape use
- implanted medical device screening required (no MRI mentioned)
- excludes cardiovascular conditions
- English fluency required
- normal or corrected-to-normal vision required
- normal colour vision required
What the listing actually says
- hourly rate only; study total depends on session length
- an unquantified bonus is mentioned; actual pay may exceed the parsed amount
Compensation: $10/hour. For some experiments, additional bonuses may be earned during the study.
Duration: 30 minutes – 2 hours (depending on the specific experiment)
IRB2018-0658DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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Time course of Approach and Avoidance in Suicidality (TAPAS)
Effective pay $9.43 per hour of participant time.
The present study will evaluate several potential biobehavioral processes underlying PTSD vulnerability and extend this work to understanding the naturalistic experience of PTSD symptoms by using real-time ecological momentary assessment (EMA) assessments.
- Pay
- up to $165 in cash ($25 per visit; $5 completion bonus)
- Time
- ~17.5h, over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Interview, Online Survey
Prize drawing: up to $10— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- Online
- In person
- EEG
- Survey
- Interview
- Clinical
- condition-gated: trauma exposure history
- excludes seizure or epilepsy history
- English fluency required
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- up to $10 is contingent on task performance ("chance to win"), not a drawing prize, and is not guaranteed money
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: For Bryan-College Station community members: They will receive $5 for the screening survey at the first in-person appointment in cash. They will receive $25 in cash for each EEG laboratory visit ($50 total) with a chance to win up to an additional $5 in cash during one of the computerized tasks at the laboratory appointment (up to $10 total). Participants will not be compensated for the clinical interview portion, as this is for eligibility purposes. Participants will receive $0.50 for completing each survey in the EMA portion of the study, with a $5 weekly bonus payment if they have 90% completion on the surveys ($90). The post-study questionnaire and EEG in lab session completion will reward the participant $45 in cash. This would add up to a possible $165 in cash for completing the EMA over the roughly 1 month period.
Duration: Total participation is approximately 17.5 hours. Your participation in this study today will consist of three 2-2.5 hour laboratory visits in addition to the EMA portion in between the visits. The first clinical interview will take 1-2.5 hours. The first EEG appointment will take 2- 2.5 hours. The following EMA portion will require a time commitment of 10 hours over the course of 28 days (approx.. 20 minutes per day). The post-study appointment will take 2-2.5 hours.
STUDY2023-0013Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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Traumatic stress Risk factors And Daily Symptoms (TRiADS)
Effective pay $9.43 per hour of participant time.
The present study will evaluate several potential biobehavioral processes underlying PTSD vulnerability and extend this work to understanding the naturalistic experience of PTSD symptoms by using real-time ecological momentary assessment (EMA) assessments.
- Pay
- up to $165 in cash and/or gift cards ($25 per visit; $5 completion bonus; SONA credit alternative)
- Time
- ~17.5h, over 4 weeks
- Ages
- 18–65
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits, Online Interview, Online Survey, Other
Prize drawing: up to $10— a chance, not guaranteed pay.
- Online
- In person
- EEG
- Survey
- Interview
- condition-gated: trauma exposure history
- English fluency required
- SONA / subject-pool participation offered
What the listing actually says (pay figures are a low-confidence guess)
- up to $10 is contingent on task performance ("chance to win"), not a drawing prize, and is not guaranteed money
- amount is phrased as a ceiling ("up to"); guaranteed floor unknown
- stated total taken from a long prose description; other amounts were ignored
- course credit (SONA) offered as an option
- long free-text description; parsed values may miss clauses
Compensation: For Bryan-College Station community members: They will receive $5 for the screening survey at the first in-person appointment in cash. They will receive $25 in cash for each EEG laboratory visit ($50 total) with a chance to win up to an additional $5 in cash during one of the computerized tasks at the laboratory appointment (up to $10 total). Participants will not be compensated for the clinical interview portion, as this is for eligibility purposes. Participants will receive $0.50 for completing each survey in the EMA portion of the study, with a $5 weekly bonus payment if they have 90% completion on the surveys ($90). The post-study questionnaire and EEG in lab session completion will reward the participant $45 in cash. This would add up to a possible $165 in cash for completing the EMA over the roughly 1 month period. For Texas A&M University students interested in participating for course credit through SONA, they will be given $5 in cash at the first in person appointment for the screening survey. They will receive 0.5 credits for every 30 minutes of participation (0.5 credits for the prescreen questionnaire and approximately 2-2.5 credits for the laboratory appointment with additional credit rewarded for EMA). They also have a chance to win up to an additional $5 in cash during one of the computerized tasks at the laboratory appointment (up to $10 total).
Duration: Total participation is approximately 17.5 hours. Your participation in this study today will consist of three 2-2.5 hour laboratory visits in addition to the EMA portion in between the visits. The first clinical interview will take 1-2.5 hours. The first EEG appointment will take 2- 2.5 hours. The following EMA portion will require a time commitment of 10 hours over the course of 28 days (approx.. 20 minutes per day). The post-study appointment will take 2-2.5 hours.
STUDY2023-0016Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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Learning, Emotions, and Parenting (LEAP)
$420 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
This study aims to understand how families help children develop emotions about learning. Families with kindergarteners are eligible to participate.
- Pay
- $420
- Time
- not stated in the listing
- Ages
- any age
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – off-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- requires a parent and child participating together
- enrols minors - parental consent required for under-18s
What the listing actually says
- pay extracted from study description, not the compensation field
Compensation: Each family will receive $420 for participation in all six visits
IRB2023-0387DOriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
$150 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
In this behavioral study, researchers are implementing a 90-day health coaching plan developed with the support of the American Heart Association to manage hypertension.Participants engage in online meetings with researchers, complete tasks via the mobile…
- Pay
- $150 in cash and/or gift cards (plus a non-cash perk)
- Time
- over 9 months
- Ages
- 18 and over
- Where
- Online Only · Multiple Visits, Online Interview, Online Survey, Remote
- Online
- Survey
- Interview
- Clinical
- Human-computer interaction
- condition-gated: diagnosed hypertension
What the listing actually says
- includes a non-cash perk
Compensation: $150 Amazon gift card, Bluetooth enabled blood pressure cuff and weight scale
Duration: 270 days
IRB2022-1153DCROriginal listing on research.tamu.edu ↗
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The Role of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Fish Oil on Cognitive Function and Bone Health in Healthy Adults
$225 total. The time commitment is unknown, so an hourly rate cannot be calculated.
We seek to identify the impact of lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil supplements on macular pigment optical density (MPOD), cognitive performance, and bone health in healthy adults compared to placebo controls after 6 months.
- Pay
- $225
- Time
- over 6 months
- Ages
- 18–45
- Where
- Bryan-College Station – on-campus · Multiple Visits
- In person
- Survey
- Clinical
- BMI 18.5-30 required
- excludes pregnancy / lactation
- neurological history is mentioned but not clearly a criterion - confirm with the study team
- involves blood draws
- allergy screening applies
What the listing actually says
- stated total $225 matches its itemised breakdown
Compensation: $225.00 (Baseline appointments - $50; 3-month appointments - $75; 6 month appointments - $100)
Duration: Total 6 months; 13 days total Pre-study appointment, baseline appointments, 3-month appointments and 6-month-appointments (3 days each totaling 9 days), 3 days to pick up supplements
STUDY2024-0035Original listing on research.tamu.edu ↗