Take part in our research
Research projects currently recruiting participants are posted on this page.
How to take part
If you are interested in taking part in one of the studies below, please first read the inclusion criteria to ensure you are suitable for the study.
You can then either fill out the study's interest form or email the researcher who is running the study for more information.
Current Research Projects
We are investigating whether two types of haptic (touch-based) feedback can help people to learn better in VR. Haptic feedback refers to any touch-based signal you may feel when using technology, such as a vibrating game controller. As VR is becoming a popular training tool in schools and workplaces, this research will improve our knowledge of how to learn effectively in VR.
Who is eligible, and what is involved?
Please refer to the Participant Information Sheet, here.
If you would like more information please contact Samuel Bateman.
Overview: At the University of Exeter, we have been working closely with people with type 1 diabetes and those working and leading activity in community and performance settings to co-develop an online training resource for anyone who works or volunteers in sporting or physical activity environments. The resource aims to build confidence, challenge stigma and help organisations create safer, more inclusive spaces for people with type 1 diabetes, directly addressing needs identified in our previous work.
Eligibility: UK-based coach or support individuals/teams in any sport or activity (voluntary, part-time, or professional), over 18, have access to the internet and device to view online training, is interested in learning how to better support people with type 1 diabetes.
Contact: Emma Cockcroft (E.J.Cockcroft@exeter.ac.uk), Louie Johnson (L.Johnson8@exeter.ac.uk).
The project includes two studies:
- Study 1 looks at whether mental fatigue affects how well people detect threats.
- Study 2 looks at whether shift length affects threat detection and whether different break activities help.
We want to learn how cognitive fatigue influences performance during an x-ray screening task. We will test how accuracy changes after a cognitively fatiguing task (Study 1). We will also test whether longer shifts cause fatigue and whether different types of breaks can reduce this effect (Study 2). You can participate in one or both studies.
Inclusion Criteria - Anyone aged 18 or over. Does not have any underlying chronic psychiatric or neurological condition, and can safely complete a 10-minute self-paced walk. All participants must not be colourblind.
Contact - Dr Callum A. O'Malley
c.omalley@exeter.ac.uk
Public Health research
Our different public partners help us decide which questions we need to answer and how research can be designed to find those answers. They advise us about how research should be managed and help carry out research. They use their everyday experience to help us understand how the information we find can be shared and made to work.
Ways you can get involved include:
- Reviewing project proposals and reports by email or post
- Taking part in meetings or workshops - in person or online
- Sharing information about research in your community or at conferences
Are you a member of the public who would like to get involved in helping us design our research? Perhaps you are involved with a charity or community organisation with an interest in one or more of our research areas?
We are looking for participants to take part in a new research study investigating how exercise can be used to improve blood vessel health during menopause.
Studies show that the hormonal changes during menopause can affect the health of blood vessels throughout the body, including those supplying the brain. This results in an increased risk of developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Exercise is often recommended as an easy lifestyle modification to help manage risk, however we still do not fully understand how exercise during menopause affects brain and heart blood vessel function
By taking part in this study, you will be helping shape our understanding of menopause care.
What is involved?
This study involves 4 x 1-3hr visits to our laboratory for supervised exercise sessions, exercise testing, hormone tests, and vascular health tests.
Who can take part?
We are looking for women currently in early post-menopause (12-36 months since your last menstrual period).
If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please contact the research team.
Please find information on the Vascular Research Group here.