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Touch FX

Patrick Wild Centre are looking for volunteers with full mutation fragile X syndrome (aged 3-45) to join their study that aims to better understand sensitivity to touch. They hope that this study will help to develop an objective measure of tactile impairments in order to aid the development of appropriate treatments. They are also recruiting a comparison group of people who don’t have a neurodevelopmental condition to complete the same assessments.


Taking part involves filling in some questionnaires and having an EEG whilst holding a device that will deliver tactile stimulation to the fingertips. They will also measure your heart rate activity and blood pressure. You do not have to be able to do all of these to take part – any information they can gather is helpful. They will also cover the cost of any expenses (e.g., accommodation & travel) that may be incurred through being involved in the study.


Interested in taking part or want to find out more?


Contact Damien (damien.wright@ed.ac.uk/0131 537 6431) or sign up to a study slot here: TouchFX booking page





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