Requests for Research Participants

Researchers from UH and other institutions may seek college students to participate in studies. The list below includes such requests submitted to the UH College of Education. Please review requests carefully. Listing a request does not signify our endorsement. The most recent posting is always listed on top, and we will keep the listings for up to three months.

If you would like to have a request posted to this page, please fill out the Research Participant Request Form. Studies must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to be listed.

Submitted Requests

Fear of Deportation and Mental Health among Latinx Young Adults
Posted: 4/8/2025

Dr. Amanda Venta, Associate Professor of Psychology, and her team at the University of Houston are conducting a research study of how the fear of deportation an inflammation impact mental health in Latinx young adults.

If you:
(1) identify as Latinx
(2) are 18 years old or older
(3) speak and read English fluently

then you may be eligible to participate.

Each participant will complete 1 study visit on campus, which is estimated to take approximately 90 minutes, including consent procedures, saliva collection, and online questionnaires.

Please provide your information using the link below. If interested, you’ll be contacted to schedule an on-campus appointment and answer a few more eligibility questions.

Able to earn SONA credit!

Link to interest form: https://uhtimes.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2oErtbXLsTsx4x0?Q_CHL=qr.

Principal Investigators
Ashley Bautista
Graduate Student
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
abautis6@cougarnet.uh.edu

Faculty Advisor
Dr. Amanda Venta
aventa@uh.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
'STUDY00004989

Evaluating Microaggressions among Latinx Individuals with Obesity
Posted: 3/6/2025

The University of Houston is recruiting participants for a new mobile application study! The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between ethnic microaggressions and obesity related eating and physical inactivity behaviors through a mobile application. You may be eligible if you

(1) are between 18 and 65 years of age
(2) identify as Latinx or Hispanic
(3) meet criteria for obesity (BMI > 30)
(4) own a smartphone and are willing and able to install the EMA smartphone app
(5) are able to provide written, informed consent.

Participation involves completion of an online pre-screener questionnaire, a 1-hour baseline appointment online via Zoom where you will complete an online questionnaire, completing 2 daily diaries and 2 randomly scheduled ecological momentary assessment through the app daily across 14 days and a follow up assessment following the 14-day EMA data collection period. Eligible participants for the current study that complete the study in its entirety will have the opportunity to receive up to $260 in electronic gift cards. Electronic gift cards can be redeemed through the platform Tango which allows you to pick a gift cards based on your purchasing preferences from over 100 different businesses.

If you are interested, please contact ahrl90@cougarnet.uh.edu or call 713-743-8056 (mention study 90)!

Website
https://uhpsychology.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3KQDF02wIdPm0S

Principal Investigators
Brooke Redmond and Mike Zvolensky
University of Houston
Houston, TX
byredmond@cougarnet.uh.edu

Contact
Andrea Rodriguez
Staff
arodr257@cougarnet.uh.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
STUDY00004236

Unveiling Faculty Perspectives on Student Behavior: A Qualitative Exploration of Artificial Intelligence Integration and its Perceived Influence on Academic Integrity in Online Learning Environments
Posted: 2/10/2025

Participant Requirements:

We are seeking faculty members who have experience with online education and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to participate in a qualitative study. The focus is on understanding the integration of AI in online learning and its impact on academic integrity. Participants should be from the Gulf Coast Research Institute or similar institutions, with direct experience in utilizing AI tools in education.

Study Overview:

The study, conducted by Carlos E. Gonzalez at California Baptist University, aims to explore faculty perspectives on student behavior related to the integration of AI in online learning environments. The study's goal is to inform strategies and policies that promote academic integrity while embracing the benefits of AI.

Expected Contributions:

Participants will contribute valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in online education, helping to shape future educational strategies and policies.

Participation Details:

Participants will partake in an interview lasting approximately one hour.

Interviews will focus on your experiences and perspectives regarding AI in online education.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and recorded with consent.

Contact Information:

Interested faculty members can contact Carlos E. Gonzalez for more details or to express interest in participating. Please reach out via email at: carlos.gonzalez1@calbaptist.edu.

Thank you for considering contributing to this important study. Your insights will play a crucial role in understanding and improving academic integrity in the age of AI.

Principal Investigators
Carlos Eduardo Gonzalez
Program Coordinator II, College Work-Study
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA 92504
carlos.gonzalez1@calbaptist.edu

Faculty Advisor
Dr. James Martin
jmartin@calbaptist.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
092-2425-EXM

GAMMA OSCILLATIONS AS A PROGNOSTIC MARKER FOR KETAMINE THERAPY IN TREATMENT RESISTANT DEPRESSION
Posted: 1/31/2025

We are recruiting patients ages 21-55 who either have a past history of depression, or can serve as healthy controls. Patients must be unmedicated or willing to stop all psychotropic medications and have no history of Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia. Patients must also be non-smokers and refrain from any illicit substances throughout the duration of the study, including marijuana.

Study procedures will be conducted at Baylor College of Medicine. Participation will consist of 3 visits over approximately 2 weeks, and will include clinical assessments, EEG, and a ketamine infusion. Patients will be compensated up to $210 for participation.

Website
https://www.bcm.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-sciences/research/mood-and-anxiety-disorders-program/research-studies

Principal Investigators
Dr. Nicholas Murphy
Assistant Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX 77030
mood@bcm.edu

Contact
Haley Cox
Research Coordinator
haley.cox@bcm.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
H-54099

Cognition, Emotion, and Language (CEL) study
Posted: 1/13/2025

The study Cognition, Emotion, and Language is recruiting participants. This study explores cognitive processing with emotion interference and language background in monolinguals and bilinguals.

There are two separate studies on SONA, one for English monolinguals and one for Spanish-English bilinguals.

For CEL Monolingual (6 credits), participants must only speak English and is not exposed to another language more than 25% of the time.
For CEL Bilingual (9 credits), participant must speak Spanish and English and does not know a third or more language.

Website
CEL Monolingual: https://uh.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1873
CEL Bilingual: https://uh.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1875

Principal Investigators and Contact
My Nguyen
Ph.D. Candidate
CLASS, Department of Psychology, University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204
mvhnguyen@uh.edu

Faculty Advisor
Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D
aeherna3@central.uh.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
STUDY00004739

Exploring Resilience and Adaptability in Adolescent Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Semi-Structured Interviews
Posted: 1/8/2025

Participants must be currently enrolled at the University of Houston, participants must be between the ages of 18-23, and participants must have been in high school during March 2020-June 2021. There will be private interviews conducted at Alice Young Library along with a survey and questionnaire. Also, a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card will be given to those who complete all requirements (details will be explained).

Website: https://2pcuijdc241.typeform.com/to/ft9FmEiU

Principal Investigators and Contact
Nicole Jameson
Learning Lab Instructor
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
nicole.jameson@usm.edu

Faculty Advisor
Lachel Story
Lachel.story@usm.edu

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number
24-0787