Current Research Studies

There are two ways to volunteer to participate in research at CB3:

  1. Join the CB3 Research Participant Volunteer Registry!
    • Adding your name or name(s) of your dependent(s) means you may be contacted and invited to participate in research studies at CB3 for which you may be eligible based on basic demographic information. Each time you are contacted, you will be told about the study, and then you can decide if you would like to participate. You are never obligated to participate.
    • Click here for more information about the registry, and click the button to join. Join the CB3 Registry
  2. Contact the researchers directly through the studies listed below

Adult Studies Child Studies

Adult Studies

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Parents of Newborns Study

Researchers at UNL are studying relationships between mothers and babies. Expectant mothers who are in their last trimester of pregnancy, healthy, 19 years or older, and speak English may be eligible to participate.

Learn more about the Parents of Newborns Study study
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Impact of Learning a New Language

Learn a language of your choice online, benefit your brain, and earn compenstation.

Learn more about the Impact of Learning a New Language study
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Emotion Processing Study (Ages 60+)

A study about emotion processing.

Learn more about the Emotion Processing Study (Ages 60+) study
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Emotion Processing Study (Ages 18-59)

A study about emotion processing.

Learn more about the Emotion Processing Study (Ages 18-59) study
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Cerebral Hemodynamics (fNIRS) During Orofacial and Hand Sensorimotor Tasks in Neurotypical Adults

Purpose of study is to assess your brain's response to touch stimulation and motor tasks of the face and hand using safe, non-invasive brain imaging technologies.

Learn more about the Cerebral Hemodynamics (fNIRS) During Orofacial and Hand Sensorimotor Tasks in Neurotypical Adults study
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Brain Controlled Computers for Communication (BCI-AAC) Study (Adults)

Study to investigate how individuals learn BCI control and what factors may influence performance.

Learn more about the Brain Controlled Computers for Communication (BCI-AAC) Study (Adults) study
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Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Users (BACIU) Project

Study to understand the substantial individual differences of speech perception in cochlear implant (CI) users.

Learn more about the Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Users (BACIU) Project study
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Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Candidates (BACIC) Project

Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center are conducting a study to identify brain-based factors to better understand why cochlear implants are more effective in some individuals than others.

Learn more about the Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Candidates (BACIC) Project study

Child Studies

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Space, Time and Magnitude in the Brain Study

The Brain, Learning and Behavior Lab at UNL is studying how the brain processes space, time and number. We're looking for children to help with the study.

Learn more about the Space, Time and Magnitude in the Brain Study study
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How do Kids Process Emotions?

The CanLab is studying how children process emotions.

Learn more about the How do Kids Process Emotions? study
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Brain Imaging of Reading Development (BIRD) Project (5-15 Years Old)

The Neuroimaging for Language, Literacy, and Learning (NL3) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is conducting a research study to understand how brain activities relate to reading development among children with typical hearing and children with hearing loss.

Learn more about the Brain Imaging of Reading Development (BIRD) Project (5-15 Years Old) study

Brain Controlled Computers for Communication (BCI-AAC) Study (8-13 Years)

Study to investigate how individuals learn BCI control and what factors may influence performance.

Learn more about the Brain Controlled Computers for Communication (BCI-AAC) Study (8-13 Years) study
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Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Candidates (BACIC) Project (1-18)

Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Candidates (BACIC) Project researchers aim to identify brain-based factors that predict future hearing improvements among candidates for cochlear implants. In the future, this knowledge will help guide clinical practices and empower individuals seeking solutions for severe to profound hearing loss.

A limited number of adults have the opportunity to participate in the BACIC project.

Learn more about the study

Learn more about the Brain Activation of Cochlear Implant Candidates (BACIC) Project (1-18) study