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iRelate Recruitment

iRelate

iRelate HeaderThe aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of how the environment, immune system and genetics can influence brain structure and function in people with mental health problems.

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There are three parts to the study:

  1. There is a screening process to ensure the participant is eligible and that it is safe for him/her to take part in the study. Following this, the participant will be asked to complete pen and pencil questionnaires about early childhood experiences and there will be some clinical interviews. This first part of the study will take about 2.5 hours.
  2. In the second part of the study, the participant will be asked to complete pen and pencil tests and computer tasks that look at memory, concentration and emotion. In addition, he/she will also be asked to provide small blood samples for immune function and genetic testing. Lastly, he/she will be asked to participate in a stress task. This part will take about 2.5 hours.
  3. In the third part of the study, the participant will be asked to do computer tasks while having an MRI scan of the participant’s brain done. This part will take about 1.5 hours.

If you would like more information or have a patient who would like to take part, please contact the study team:
Dr Maria Dauvermann: maria.dauvermann@nuigalway.ie, 091 –  495953 or 085 – 2423300