SpinozaWiki:Subject handling & Screening

Information for MRI subjects

Dutch version 1.4: File:INFORMATIEBROCHURE 2012 v2.pdf

English version 1.4: File:Brochure 2012 v2 EN.pdf

Sona: register and approach participants

This file contains all the information on how to register and approach participants for MRI studies.
File:SONAinfo researchers.pdf

This website contains all the information for participants.
http://www.spinozacentre.nl/proefpersonen

Screening of subjects

Subjects need to be screened before cooperating in functional MRI (fMRI) experiments. fMRI is a perfectly harmless method for examining brain activity, but the magnetic field attracts metal objects. Therefore, we need to preclude the possibility that subjects do have any metal objects inside their bodies. To preclude all possible risks, subjects have to fill in this document.

Dutch version 1.1: File:ScreeningMRIproefpersonenSCV4.pdf

English version 1.1: File:ScreeningSubjectsSpinozaCenterV5Eng.pdf

This documents gives instructions on how to use the screeningform used by the Spinoza
Centre for NeuroImaging at the 3T MRI Scanner. With this document we can’t cover all
questions and concerns. If there are questions or ambiguities please discuss it with Tinka Beemsterboer
or one of the Scan Assistants. Or consult the following website www.mrisafety.com .
The MROperator has final responsibility for the screening and safety of the participants.
Dutch version: File:ScreeningMRIproefpersonenSCV5 uitleg.pdf
English version: File:ScreeningMRIsubjectsSCV2 uitleg EN.pdf

Subjects also need to provide informed consent for each experiment. A general informed consent document is provided below. Notice that it necessary to provide subjects with a written version of the specific experimental information as well.

File:Toestemmingsverklaring.pdf

Subject placement

Subjects are placed supine in the scanner. Take paper en fold it two times. Place this paper on the pillow (and sides) of the scanner. This eases any uneven points in the pillow and decreases the chance of discomfort in the subjects. Place pillows under the back of the head of the subject. This increases subject comfort and decreases subject movement.

Subject payment (Only relevant for UvA Psychology)

For more than 22.50 euro. This can only be done via the bank. A copy of the identification of the subject needs to be included when the form is delivered to the AC (administrative center) or secretariaat were you work for. You also need to enter a WBS number were the money needs to be payed from. File:VergoedingAndersDanLoonNietUvA.xls

For cash payments of 22.50 euro or less. File:Formulier.pdf