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brain study on emotional memories

this study will measures behavioral and physiological responses to emotional memories.

participants will watch video content intended to produce emotional responses, complete a series of digital tasks, and keep an electronic diary of emotional memories for 1 week

physiological signals and behavioral responses will be recorded using wearable sensors and a personal computer

location. study sessions will be in-person at our office in Redwood City, CA

eligibility criteria

participants must be:

  • between the ages of 18-65

  • able to read, write, and speak fluently in English

  • willing and able to

    • provide informed consent

    • watch video content that may be distressing

    • comply with the physiological and behavioral measurements and digital tasks

    • keep a detailed electronic diary for 7 days

eligibility

and participants must not:

  • have participated in similar research studies involving potentially distressing video content

  • have a self-reported serious mental illness - e.g. major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or borderline personality disorder

  • have recently had a serious stress-inducing experience (e.g. vehicle accident, bereavement), or planned stressful experience (e.g. work performance review, driving test) during the period of enrollment

Questions? contact the study team at info@ruby-neurotech.com

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