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Women (Ages 18-30) Needed for Sexual Behaviors Study
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Keisuke Kawata
Primary Investigator
Recruiting
18 years - 30 years
Female
Phase
N/A
30 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
Why is this study being done?
The purpose of this study is to explore and understand the effect emerging sexual behaviors may have on brain health through sensitive non-invasive laboratory testing. Brain health will be evaluated by looking at biomarkers found in blood and using neuro-imaging techniques.
Who can take part?
Women (biological sex assigned at birth is female), ages 18-30, who are currently sexually active.
Detailed description of study
What will happen during the study?
- As a participant, you will attend one brief informed consent and screening visit online via Zoom (approx. 30 min).
- If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will attend 3 in-person study appointments (approx. 2 hrs each; up to 6 hrs total) on IU Bloomington campus.
- Your participation will last approx. 1-3 months.
Study visits will involve the following:
- Completing questionnaires about demographics, health, behaviors and sexual activity
- Participating in brief oculomotor testing (we will do this test by moving a target letter closer and closer to your face until you tell the researcher it has doubled)
- Undergoing MRI scans
- Providing blood samples
Incentive/compensation
- You will receive up to $180 (in the form of a VISA gift card) for completing all of the study requirements.
Additional information
The study is being conducted by Keisuke Kawata, PhD (Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology) and Debra Herbenick, PhD (Professor, Department of Applied Health Science) from School of Public Health at Indiana University.
To learn more about Dr. Keisuke Kawata and his research interests, please visit this link: https://news.iu.edu/live/profiles/929-keisuke-kawata
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Healthy
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Age: 18 years - 30 years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion Criteria:
- Biological sex of female
- Proficient in English
- Currently sexually active
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant
- History of moderate to severe TBI and/or has had a concussion in the last 6 months
- MRI contraindication (metal implants, metal inside body near neck, face, head; metal IUD; severe claustrophobia; etc)
- Neurological condition (epilepsy, neuro-degenerative disease, aneurysm, tumor, SCI, etc)
- Experiencing psychotic symptoms and/or currently taking anti-psychotic medication
Updated on
13 Jan 2025.
Study ID: 23297
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