This study is currently not recruiting participants.

Purdue University Study on PFAS and Brain Activity

Primary Investigator
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Dan Foti

Primary Investigator

Not Recruiting
18 years - 30 years
All
Phase N/A
100 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The PACER Lab at Purdue University is looking for volunteers age 18-30 years old for a study on PFAS
and brain activity (PI: Dr. Dan Foti, IRB protocol IRB-2023-1271).

Detailed description of study

What will happen during the study?
Attend one in-person laboratory visit lasting approximately 5-6 hours at the Purdue University Psychological Sciences Building (703 Third St West Lafayette, IN 47907)

Participation involves:

  • An on-campus laboratory visit lasting approximately 5-6 hours
  • Recording brain activity using EEG
  • Completing computer tasks that involve responding quickly to shapes and listening to different tones
  • A brief blood draw (~5 mL)
  • An interview about your feelings and experiences.
     

Compensation:

Participants may be paid $20 per hour for their time and may also receive a small monetary bonus on
some study activities.


If you are 18-30 years old and are interested in participating, please contact the research team at
(765) 496-0377 or thecape@purdue.edu.

 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 18 years - 30 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
  • History of serious head injury resulting in loss of consciousness for over 10 minutes
  • Self-reported neurological illness, current prescription of psychoactive medication
  • Past-year diagnosis of a moderate/severe alcohol or substance-use disorder, and/or lifetime diagnosis of a bipolar or psychotic disorder
 

Updated on 16 Jul 2026. Study ID: IRB-2023-1271 (PURDUE)

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