Thank you for your interest in this Brown University research study. This screening survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
In this research study, we are looking for individuals who are interested in helping us learn how the brain processes different experiences and/or seeing if an app can help reduce anxiety. The study involves two parts, and you may be asked to complete one or both. The first part involves completing a Zoom interview lasting around 30 minutes, an online survey lasting around 15 minutes (completed at baseline) and an MRI assessment lasting up to 180 minutes. The second part involves answering daily text-based surveys over the course of 2 months, a follow-up online survey at 2 months, and an MRI assessment at 2 months. In addition, this group will be invited to use a smartphone app designed to help reduce anxiety. Participants enrolled in the first part of the study will have the opportunity to earn up to $75 in Amazon gift cards and up to $560 in Amazon gift cards if enrolled in both parts. Please note that compensation is contingent on completion of certain study elements.
BROWN UNIVERSITY
CONSENT FOR SCREENING
Investigating How the Brain Processes Different Experiences
Version 2.1 (MRI), 8/30/23
You are invited to take part in a Brown University research study. Your participation is voluntary. This consent form is only for the screening portion of the study – during which you will be asked a number of questions. If you qualify for this study and choose to take part, you will receive a written consent for your review which describes the study in full detail.
- RESEARCHER: Lia Antico, PhD, is a researcher on this study (Email: [email protected]) and Judson Brewer, MD PhD is the Principal investigator on this study (Email: [email protected]).
- PURPOSE: To determine whether participants qualify for this study. The purpose of this study is to learn how the brain processes different experiences and to investigate if an app is effective at reducing anxiety.
- PROCEDURES: During this screening survey, you will be asked questions about your anxiety, medication, and medical history. The screening process involves an online survey followed by a phone call to verify eligibility.
- TIME INVOLVED: The screening process takes approximately 20 minutes. If you agree to take part in the study, the study could take up to 36 hours of your time over the course of two months.
- COMPENSATION: There is no compensation for this screening survey.
- RISKS: It is possible the data we collect could be lost or revealed. It is possible that you may experience temporary emotional distress as some of the questions are sensitive in nature.
- BENEFITS: You may not directly benefit from completing this screening survey.
- ALTERNATIVES TO PARTICIPATION: Standard treatments for anxiety disorders include medication and talk therapy. If you want more information about treatment for anxiety disorders, please contact your doctor.
- CONFIDENTIALITY: If you are eligible, the data and form from this survey will be kept and stored on a secure, password-protected server and only members of the study team will have access to it. If you are not eligible, the form will be deleted. Brown University Institutional Review Board staff sometimes review studies like this one to make sure they are being done safely and correctly. If a review of this study takes place, your records may be examined. The reviewers will protect your confidentiality. Anonymized data may be used and/or shared for future research. This means your name and any other identifiable information will be removed prior to sharing.
- VOLUNTARY: You do not have to complete this screening survey if you do not want to. Even if you decide to begin the screening survey, you can change your mind and stop at any time.
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Dr. Judson Brewer is the lead researcher on this study and receives consulting payments from and owns stock in Sharecare. Ms. Alexandra Roy is a researcher on this study and receives consulting payments from Sharecare. Sharecare owns one of the apps tested in this research. You are being given this information so that you can decide if these financial interests affect whether you want to complete this screening survey. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lia Antico at [email protected]. You can also contact the COI team at Brown University ([email protected]). The COI team reviewed the researchers' financial interests, and they will answer any questions you may have.
- CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about this screening survey or the research study, you may email Dr. Lia Antico at [email protected]. If you qualify and enroll in this study, you will be given a copy of the main consent form which includes this contact information.
- YOUR RIGHTS: If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, you can contact Brown University’s Human Research Protection Program at 401-863-3050 or email them at [email protected].
- CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE: Selecting Yes below confirms that you have read and understood the information in this document, are 18 years or older and that you agree to volunteer as a research participant for this study. To download the screening consent form now click HERE.