Participants

Become a Participant

We are currently recruiting study participants for research studies.

Criteria

  • Individuals with history of stroke 
  • Adults aged 18 years or older.
  • Fluent in English
  • Normal or corrected vision and hearing

We are also recruiting healthy older adults with the following criteria:

  • Adults aged 60 years or older 
  • Fluent in English
  • Normal or corrected vision and hearing

Time Commitment

  • 4-6 hours long ( Total) 
  • 1 to 4 visits
  • 1 visit for 2-hour brain imaging study (optional)
  • Compensation: $15 per hour

What will I do during the study? 

  • Story-telling with or without picture books 
  • Cognitive tests (memory, attention)

  • Brain imaging (optional) 

Where does the study take place?

  • We offer three options:On-campus at the USF Tampa campus
  • Home visits
  • Virtual sessions using Teams.
  • Brain imaging sessions are exclusively conducted at the USF Tampa Campus.

Participant Road Map

The Participant Road Map describes the patient's experience starting with their recruitment, followed by their scheduling, study visit, and payment after participation.

1. Recruitment

Flyers of our current studies will be shared with the Tampa Bay Area and USF community. If our study applies to you, contact us to begin your journey with LASER LAB. 

2. Contact Us

Email the lab any questions about our study, including your name, phone number, and email. One of our research assistants will contact you within 48 hours. 

3. Scheduling

A research assistant will contact you to answer any questions you may have. If you decide to proceed with the study, you will be asked screening questions; if you are eligible, the study procedures will be explained to you, and a study session date will be scheduled. You will be sent a Microsoft Teams link if you are doing a virtual session.  

4. Arrival

In person:

Arrive to the PSD building lobby at least 10 minutes before your session. A research assistant will meet you in the lobby and lead you to the lab room. DO NOT GO to the lab room alone, as finding it can be confusing. If you need help finding the building, give us a call. 

Virtual: 

Log in to your device at least 10 minutes before the start and ensure you can access the link.  

5. Session

The study session can last between 4- 6 hours. Depending on the study, there may be one or more sessions. A research assistant will review the procedures, obtain consent, and proceed with the session. 

6. Payment

If you complete the session in person, you will receive your payment ( physical gift cards) at the end of the session. 

If you complete the session virtually, they will be emailed. If you have trouble accessing them, please let us know immediately. 

If you are interested in becoming a participant, please contact us at the following: