Early life and brain study
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old.
- You live in Greater Manchester.
- You are not currently in a university degree program and don't have a degree.
- You lived with one or both birth parents throughout your childhood.
- You can travel to the University of Manchester.
- You can read text on a computer screen (with glasses or contacts if needed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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