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An fMRI protocol for administering liquid incentives to human participants
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An fMRI protocol for administering liquid incentives to human participants

Debbie M. Yee, Jennifer L. Crawford and Todd S. Braver
STAR protocols, Vol.3(4), p.101707
12/16/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101707
PMID: 36386886
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Abstract

This protocol describes the materials and approaches for administering liquid incentives to human participants during fMRI scanning. We first describe preparation of the liquid solutions (e.g., neutral solution and saltwater) and liquid delivery setups. We then detail steps to connect the setups to the computer-controlled syringe pump in the MRI control room, followed by procedures for testing the syringe pump dispensing a liquid bolus during the task. Description of custom software and required adapters for implementing the liquid setup are included. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Yee et al. (2021). [Display omitted] •Detailed protocol to administer liquid incentives to humans during fMRI scanning•Computer-controlled syringe pump delivers liquid to participants with high precision•Recipes for neutral and saltwater solution for liquid delivery during fMRI task•Descriptions of custom software and required adaptors for implementing liquid setup Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics. This protocol describes the materials and approaches for administering liquid incentives to human participants during fMRI scanning. We first describe preparation of the liquid solutions (e.g., neutral solution and saltwater) and liquid delivery setups. We then detail steps to connect the setups to the computer-controlled syringe pump in the MRI control room, followed by procedures for testing the syringe pump dispensing a liquid bolus during the task. Description of custom software and required adapters for implementing the liquid setup are included.
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