Adults Exposed to Interpersonal Violence (Physical and/or Sexual Assault) Needed for Paid MRI study

​The UA Exercise Psychology Lab is interested in determining whether an acute bout of aerobic exercise enhances specific learning processes. Participants must have been exposed to interpersonal violence (i.e., physical and/or sexual assault) and be currently experiencing PTSD symptoms. Participants will be asked to complete a remote intake visit and three separate in-person visits on consecutive days at The University of Alabama MRI Research Facility on campus. Participants will complete a computer-based task in an MRI scanner. Participants must be comfortable with receiving a mild electric shock at various times while completing the task. The intensity of the mild shock is self-selected by each participant at a level they find “maximally uncomfortable but not painful.” Participants will complete a 30-minute aerobic exercise bout on a stationary cycle at one of the visits. Participants will provide saliva and blood samples at some of the visits. Total time commitment is about 8-9 hours over four visits. Participants will be compensated $200 for completing study procedures. For more information and to see if you’re eligible, contact the UA Exercise Psychology Lab at [email protected] and mention you are interested in the exercise and fear study.