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Research
Opportunities
Take Part in Research on Period Pain in Young Autistic Adults
Researchers at the University of Oxford are looking for young autistic adults to take part in a study exploring experiences of period pain and seeking treatment or support for period pain. The study is open to people aged 18–30 who live in the UK, are either self-diagnosed or formally diagnosed as autistic, and have experienced period pain. Taking part involves completing an online survey lasting around 20 minutes, covering experiences of period pain, accessing support or treatment, and general pain awareness. Participants can also choose to enter a prize draw to win one of six £25 Amazon vouchers. The research has been developed with input from young autistic people with lived experience of periods and period pain.
Take Part in the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI UK)
The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI UK) is the UK’s largest research project on eating disorders, aiming to better understand how genetic and environmental factors contribute to their development. The study is looking for people aged 16 or over, living in England, who have experienced any type of eating disorder, whether or not they have received a formal diagnosis or treatment. Participation involves completing a questionnaire and providing a saliva sample for genetic research. EDGI UK is led by the NIHR Mental Health BioResource and researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity.
Help Researchers Improve Treatment for Depression – RELMED Project
The RELMED project, led by researchers at the University of Oxford, is looking for people experiencing depression to help researchers understand why different antidepressants work better for different people. The aim is to improve how antidepressants are selected and ultimately help find the most suitable treatment for each individual. Participants will take one of two prescribed antidepressants over six months and complete computerised games and questionnaires at home, with the option to also take part in a brain recording (EEG) at the University. Participants can receive £50–£125, depending on which parts of the study they complete.
Find out more about the RELMED project and express your interest
Take Part in a Sleep and Mental Health Study
Researchers at the University of Oxford are looking for people aged 18–30 who live in the Oxford area and experience poor sleep alongside depression or anxiety to take part in a new study. The research will compare two behavioural sleep interventions and involves home sleep monitoring, laboratory assessments, daily diaries and online questionnaires. Time and travel expenses will be reimbursed for participants.
Do You Experience Anxiety in Social Situations?
Researchers at the University of Oxford are looking for young people aged 14–18 who experience social anxiety disorder and masking behaviours to take part in a study exploring and better understanding these experiences. Participation involves a 1 hour and 30 minute online interview with the research team, led by Dr Lucienne Spencer. Participants will receive £22.50 for taking part.
Help Improve Mental Health Data Collection for LGBTQI+ Communities
Researchers at the University of Oxford and the University of Liverpool are looking for people to take part in a Delphi consensus study exploring how information about sexual orientation and gender identity can be collected and used appropriately, sensitively and accurately within mental healthcare. The study is seeking adults aged 18+ who identify as LGBTQI+ and have experience of using mental health services, or caring for someone who has, as well as relevant healthcare, research and voluntary-sector professionals. Participants will complete three rounds of online questionnaires, with an optional online focus group, helping to develop a stakeholder-informed toolkit for the collection and use of this data in mental healthcare.
