KerneLabs
Join us in building the future of brain health. Be part of cutting-edge neuroscience research with Kernel Flow. We are exploring cognition, mood, aging, and more.
All research is voluntary and takes place at our headquarters in Los Angeles, CA or a participating clinic.
Explore open studiesWhat participating in our studies looks like
Screen
Answer a few quick questions to confirm you're eligible to participate.
Depending on eligibility and recruitment goals, we'll reach out for the next steps.
Schedule
Choose a convenient time to participate.
Study visits typically last about 1 hour and are usually located at our headquarters or a partnering clinic.
Show Up
At the study visit, your brain activity is recorded using our non-invasive neuroimaging system.
Expect to complete surveys and undergo cognitive tasks.
Compensation
Our studies typically provide monetary payment after completing your study visit.
Sometimes we include a personalized brain report related to the research as well.
Explore research opportunities
Longevity
This study aims to investigate healthy brain function in adults across the lifespan. The study consists of 1-2 visits lasting around 60-90 minutes each in which you will complete questionnaires and cognitive tasks while your brain activity is recorded.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $50 per visit + personalized Brain Report
Depression - TMS and SPRAVATO
This observational study is currently enrolling in select U.S. clinics, and aims to develop brain-based biomarkers using Kernel's TD-fNIRS technology to better predict individual responses to treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD).
Location: Multiple Sites
Compensation: $65 per visit (3 visits) + personalized Brain Report
Depression - Accelerated TMS and Healthy Controls
This observational study is currently enrolling in a SF Bay Area clinic, and aims to develop brain-based biomarkers using Kernel's TD-fNIRS technology to better predict individual responses to accelerated TMS for major depressive disorder (MDD). Participants undergoing accelerated TMS treatment will complete up to 4 short study visits over one month, typically aligned with their clinical care. Healthy adults without a depression diagnosis are also being recruited as a control group. Control participants complete a more extensive assessment protocol across up to 2 visits over a one-month period.
Location: Acacia Clinics (patients and healthy controls), Kernel (healthy controls only - enrollment opening soon)
Compensation: Personalized Brain Report. Healthy controls receive $50 per visit.