Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre

Name: Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre
Address: College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18ST, GB
Telephone: +441912437252

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Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre

The BPNRC is a research centre within Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

We investigate how dietary compounds and supplements influence your mental ability (e.g. speed and accuracy on computerised tasks), mood, sleep and physical performance. The Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre (BPNRC) began testing nutritional products in 2007. During the past decade we have tested everything from coffee to multivitamins and breakfast bars to chewing gum. We typically

look at how these interventions influence our mental (cognitive) abilities but can use neuroimaging and physical performance measures alongside this. Our studies are conducted to good clinical practice standard and within the ethical guidelines of the university.

22/05/2026

**NOW RECRUITING**
Multi-vitamins and perimenopause study.
What's involved:
• 1 online screening survey
• 3 online testing surveys (at baseline, 6 weeks & 12 weeks)
• Taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement or a placebo for 3 months
Compensation: £50 on completion
Interested?
To take part please use this link tinyurl.com/meno-multivits or scan the QR code in the poster
This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 10806) at Northumbria University.
See poster below for further details☺️

30/04/2026

FINAL FEW SPACES FOR RESEARCH PARTICIPATION!📣📣
Are you a regular caffeine consumer? - Get Paid £280 for your participation in research!
Join our study exploring how energy drink formulas affect alertness.
What's involved:
• 1 remote phone screening (30 mins)
• 1 training visit at Northumbria University Newcastle (2 hrs)
• 4 testing visits, 7 days apart (6 hrs each, starting 8:30am - lunch provided)
Compensation: £280 on completion
Location: Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Northumbria University, Newcastle City Campus
Interested?
For further information please email ([email protected])
This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 11798) at Northumbria University.

02/03/2026

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED - Get Paid £280!

Join our study exploring how energy drink formulas affect alertness.
What's involved:
• 1 remote phone screening (30 mins)
• 1 training visit at Northumbria University Newcastle (2 hrs)
• 4 testing visits, 7 days apart (6 hrs each, starting 8:30am - lunch provided)

Compensation: £280 on completion

Location: Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Northumbria University, Newcastle City Campus

Interested?

For further information please email ([email protected])

This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 11798) at Northumbria University.

18/02/2026

New study now recruiting!

We are currently recruiting healthy participants between the ages of 18-49 (inclusive) to take part in a study investigating the acute effects of energy drink formulas on alertness.

The study will require you to complete 6 appointments: appointment 1 to be done remotely, appointments 2-6 involving attending the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University (Newcastle City Campus):

•Appointment 1: Screening session- to be done remotely via telephone call (approx. 30 mins)
•Appointment 2: Training visit, an afternoon appointment, lasting approximately 2 hrs
•Appointments 3-6: x4 Active Testing Visits occurring 7 days apart during which you will complete several assessments comprising cognitive tasks and mood scales. These appointments will start at 8:45 am lasting approximately 6 hrs. Lunch is provided. Appointments 3-6 are identical with the exception that you will consume a different treatment during each visit which will be one of 3 active treatment drinks or a placebo drink, consumed once during each testing visit.

To cover your time commitment and any other out-of-pocket expenses you might incur as a result of taking part, you will be recompensed £280 upon completion of the study.

For further information please email ([email protected])

This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 11798) at Northumbria University.

21/11/2025

🧠✨ Join Our Research Team!
We’re recruiting two Research Assistants (one full-time, one part-time) to support our work on how nutrition influences the brain, behaviour and well-being. If you’ve got a BSc in a relevant field and a passion for diet–brain science, this could be the perfect fit.

See the role description for more information and how to apply!
https://work4.northumbria.ac.uk/ /sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/3716/?mode=job-location

14/11/2025

FINAL 5 PLACES!
We are recruiting healthy adults aged 18-45 to take part in a research study exploring the effects of pomegranate extract, with and without caffeine, on mood and mental fatigue
What’s involved:
8 sessions (1 remote screening call and 7 visits to the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre)
Testing includes: mood questionnaires and computerised cognitive tasks
Dates: Weekly sessions, starting at 8:10am. Weekend appointments may be available on request, please let us know if this would be useful
Compensation: £500 on completion to cover your time and any expenses + lunch provided
For further information please email [email protected]
This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 10416) at Northumbria University

04/11/2025

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE PART!

We are recruiting healthy adults for three exciting paid research studies at Northumbria University's Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre in Newcastle City Centre:

Pomegranate Extract Study: Adults aged 18-45 for research exploring effects on mood and mental fatigue. Virtual screening call, training visit (approx. 2 hours) and 6 testing visits (approx. 8 hours each), weekly sessions starting 8:10am. £500 compensation plus lunch provided. Email [email protected] Ethics no. 10416

Multi-Ingredient Supplement Study: Adults aged 18-75 for trial investigating effects on cognition and well-being. Virtual screening plus five 3-hour lab sessions and six short at-home assessments via smartphone or computer, main testing visits starting 8:30am. £225 compensation. Email [email protected] Ethics no. 8409

Gaming Performance Study: Competitive gamers aged 16-34 for Nepalese Pepper supplement research on video game performance, cognition and mood. Regular players of all levels welcome from casual to professional. Virtual screening call, training visit (approx. 2.5 hours) and 4 testing visits (approx. 8 hours each), main testing sessions starting 10:00am. £280 compensation plus lunch provided. Email [email protected] Ethics no. 9508

To ensure your spot, we would encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.

All studies have received full ethical approval from Northumbria University. Compensation covers your time and expenses. Contact the relevant email address for further information.

24/10/2025

FINAL CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!

We are recruiting healthy adults aged 18-45 to take part in a research study exploring the effects of pomegranate extract, with and without caffeine, on mood and mental fatigue

What’s involved:
8 sessions (1 remote screening call and 7 visits to the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre)

Testing includes: mood questionnaires and computerised cognitive tasks

Dates: Weekly sessions, starting at 8:10am

Compensation: £500 on completion to cover your time and any expenses + lunch provided

For further information please email [email protected]

This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the University Ethical Approval System (Project Ref. 10416) at Northumbria University

16/10/2025

!! FINAL CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE !!

Healthy adults aged 18-75 are needed to take part in a trial investigating the effects of a multi-ingredient supplement on cognition and wellbeing, in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

You will need to attend:
x1 telephone screening
x5 lab visits (approx. 3 hours each)
x6 short at-home assessments via smart phone or computer (approx. 15 minutes each).

You will receive £225 as compensation for your time.
Please email [email protected] for further information.
This study has been approved by the University Ethical Approval System (8409) at Northumbria University.

03/10/2025

**RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS**
We are recruiting healthy competitive gamers aged 16-34 to take part in a research study exploring the effects of a Nepalese Pepper nutritional supplement on video game performance, cognition and mood.

Regular players of competitive video games of all levels (casual to professional) are being sought to attend in lab testing sessions.

What’s involved:
6 sessions (1 remote screening call (approx. 20 mins), 1 training appointment (approx. 2.5 hours) and 4 testing appointments (approx. 8 hours) at the Brain Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Northumbria University, Newcastle City Centre Campus)
Testing includes: gaming tasks, mood questionnaires, computerised cognitive tasks and heart rate measurement.
Dates: Weekly sessions, starting at 10:00 am
Compensation: £280 on completion to cover your time and any expenses + lunch provided

For further information please email [email protected]

This study and its protocol have received full ethical approval from the Northumbria University Ethics Board (Project Ref. 9508)

Address

College Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE18ST

Telephone

+441912437252

Website

http://www.bpnrclab.com/

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