PTSD Study

Volunteer in a research study

Help understand how traumatic experiences impact health

The Casas Lab is conducting a study to determine how the brain processes information in individuals with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. By looking at a person’s brain while they play computer games, we can begin to understand how traumatic experiences impact how the brain processes emotional information.

Participants may be asked to complete questionnaires about behaviors and past experiences. Eligible participants may also undergo functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanning sessions where they will play computer games. MRI is a standard, non-invasive procedure that is FDA approved. This research study can be completed in two visits lasting 2-3 hours each.

This study will be conducted at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion located at 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, Virginia.

How much will I be compensated?

Participation also includes:

• For the time and effort you put toward this study, you will be compensated $20/hour
• Travel time will be compensated at the rate of $20/hour for participants residing outside of Roanoke City
•  An opportunity to receive an MRI brain scan
• An opportunity to receive a flash drive and a printed image of your brain

Who is eligible to participate?

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 18-55 years old
• Are NOT claustrophobic
• Do NOT have any metal implants (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants, spinal fusion)
• Have NOT had a head injury (e.g., loss of consciousness exceeding ten minutes, TBI)

Interested in learning more? 

Please contact us today to see if you qualify, you can complete this simple form to express your interest in this study. You'll be contacted soon by one of our research coordinators.

Thank you.

Or you can call or email us if you have questions. Thank you.