Studies related to older participants
Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)
Many older adults start to experience poorer sleep quality as they age, which can be associated with worse memory and cognition. Previous studies have shown that sleep can be improved when quiet sounds are presented at the right times during slow-wave sleep. We are interested in whether we can improve sleep and associated memory and cognitive function using these sounds in older adults.
Both male and female
60+ years old
Healthy Volunteers and Volunteers with MCI
Parkwood Institute (PI)
Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Imagining movement has shown promise for movement rehabilitation after stroke. Neurofeedback with functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) may improve the quality of imagery, thereby improving functional outcomes. The proposed study aims to determine whether fNIRS can be used as a neurofeedback tool in stroke survivors.
Both male and female
19+ years old
Healthy Volunteers &
volunteers with stroke history
Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)
Through this study, we are aiming to understand the mental abilities of patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) while watching short movies. Previous research has shown that watching an engaging movie can lead to specific patterns of brain activity that can tell us about the mental abilities of the viewer. In this study, patients with AD, healthy older adults, and healthy young adults, will view short movies while undergoing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) imaging. By investigating differences or similarities in brain activity related to movie-watching in these groups, we can learn about the mental abilities and experiences of patients with AD. Findings from this study may have important practical and ethical implications for the patients’ standard of care and quality of life.
Both male and female
65+ years old
Healthy Volunteers
Sensory processing in development and in autism
Online & Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)
How we perceive the world greatly impacts how we interact with it. Sensory perception is known to change throughout development and to be different in children with developmental disorders such as autism. This study will explore the developmental trajectory of how we perceive the world, how the development of sensory processing differs in autism, and what the neural underpinnings of this typical and atypical development are.
Both male and female
Children 4+ years old
& adults
Please view study page for details
Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)
The purpose of this study is to understand how the areas of the brain that control movement process certain kinds of music. In this study, you will be asked to listen to and rate some music clips, do some rhythm-related behavioral tasks, and walk along to music.
Both male and female
18 years old to 70 years old
Healthy Volunteers & Volunteers with Parkinson's disease
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