Seeking participants for Mount Sinai EEG Study

1000 10th ave near 58th street and 10th avenue, New York City NY

Description

The purpose of this research study is to create a measure of brain activity in the insula. The insula is the part of the brain that is responsible for the way we feel sensations inside our body. An example of an internal body sensation is our heartbeat. In total, 80 adult individuals will be recruited to participate in this study. YOU are eligible to participate in this study, if you… • Are between ages of 18 -60 years old • Are right-handed • Are a fluent English speaker • Are not allergic to latex or shampoo • Have normal to corrected normal vision • Do not have hair weaves, braids, deadlocks or other hair styles that will limit electrode contact with your head surface Participant Benefits: • You may not see any direct benefit from your participation in this study • We will gladly show you your brain waves! • Your EEG recording is for research purposes, there will be no medical diagnosis or treatment If interested, this study will take no more than 120 minutes of your time and you will be compensated $20.