Centre for
Multimodal Sensorimotor and Pain Research
Current Research Studies
Pain Cognition Study
We are examining how being in pain affects brain functioning during a cognitive task. This study consists of 2 sessions at the University of Toronto St. George campus: a training session (1.5 hours), and an experimental session (2.5 hours). You can be compensated up to $100 in total.
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For more information or if you're interested in participating, please email our research team at moayedi.lab@utoronto.ca.
Magnetic Stimulation Study
We are currently recruiting participants for a study that is investigating whether magnetic stimulation on the arm can affect how you feel pain. The study consists of one session of 2.5 hours total at the University of Toronto and you can be compensated $50 for the study.
For more information or if you're interested in participating, please email our research team at moayedi.lab@utoronto.ca.
Galvanic Skin Response Study
In this study we are looking to determine whether measures of arousal are related to ratings you provide to various sensory stimuli. This study consists of 1 session of approximately 2 hours at the University of Toronto and you will be compensated $35 for your participation.
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For more information or if you're interested in participating, please email our research team at moayedi.lab@utoronto.ca.
Pain Hormones Study
In this study, we are examining the relationship between pain sensitivity and endocannabinoids. For this study you can either a) complete sensory testing and an MRI scan (approximately 4 hours, $125 compensation) or b) complete a stress task (approximately 1 hour, $30 compensation). This study involves two blood draws.
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For more information or if you're interested in participating, please email our research team at moayedi.lab@utoronto.ca.
TMD Study
In this study, we are examining the differences in people with TMD pain, compared to people without TMD pain. This study consists of 1 session held at the University of Toronto (approximately 3 hours) followed by 1 session whereby you'll receive an MRI scan (approximately 1 hour). You can be compensated $170 for this study.
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For more information or if you're interested in participating, please email our research team at cioffilab@utoronto.ca.
Screen Time Study
In this study, we are examining whether there is an association between screen time and oral behaviours, such as jaw clenching, in young adolescents 10-17 years of age. The study includes two parts, an online 10-minute survey, and a 100-minute session at our research lab. All participants in the online survey will be entered into a raffle that will award $25 Amazon eGift Cards (1 gift card to 10 participants). If participants are selected to join the second part of the study in our lab, they will receive $30 compensation (cash).
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If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please email cioffilab@utoronto.ca.