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
Kernel Tracker Product Testing
Want to experience the newest tests from Kernel and help shape the future of brain health? Product Testing sessions are on a per visit basis and last about an hour.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: Brain Age and Cognition Tracker Reports
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.