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The Legon Lab at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is recruiting volunteers for a variety of research studies. If eligible, participants will take part in a multi-session studies involving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, a computed tomography (CT) scan, low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), and questionnaires.

What is LIFU?

Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound is a non-invasive method to change brain activity using ultrasound. It can be used to target very small structures in the brain, allowing scientists to study specific brain regions with accuracy.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies between studies but generally you must be:

  • Healthy adult aged 18-65
  • Availability to participate in Roanoke for a multi-session study
  • Meets all MRI and CT safety qualifications
  • Not pregnant
  • No known neurologic disorder, history of neurologic disorder, or history of drug dependence

Compensation

All studies compensate participants for their time. Compensation varies between studies.

Our LIFU Studies

Study 1: To investigate brain and body responses to stress

If eligible, participants will take part in a single-session study involving testing consisting of placing your hand or foot in cold water, on a vibrating plate, sliding a scale, and questionnaires.

Compensation

  • Approximately $40

Study 2: To investigate the effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a non-invasive brain stimulation method, on stress responses

If eligible, participants will take part in a multi-session study involving a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, a computed tomography (CT) scan, low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), testing consisting of placing your hand or foot in cold water, on a vibrating plate, moving a sliding scale, and questionnaires.

Compensation

  • $180-210 depending on session lengths

VT IRB #23-049

The Legon Lab at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is recruiting volunteers for a brain research study to investigate the effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a non-invasive brain stimulation method, on human memory. If eligible, participants will take part in a multi-session study involving a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, a computed tomography (CT) scan, low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), various memory and cognitive tests, and questionnaires.

Compensation

  • Between $500 - 730, depending on study participation

VT IRB #24-999

The Legon Lab at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is recruiting volunteers for a cutting-edge brain research study to investigate different settings of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a non-invasive brain stimulation method. If eligible, participants will take part in a multi-session study involving a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, a computed tomography (CT) scan, low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), measurement of muscle contractions, and questionnaires.

Compensation

  • Approximately $360 for total study

VT IRB #21-882

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    The Legon Lab studies modulation of the human brain via focused ultrasound.