User Guidelines - Revision history

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	::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends a pilot study to test equipment, paradigms / programs and refine procedures with a test subject. Users must provide their own volunteer subject; if this is an external volunteer, he/she must be consented according to IRB guidelines.		::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends a pilot study to test equipment, paradigms / programs and refine procedures with a test subject. Users must provide their own volunteer subject; if this is an external volunteer, he/she must be consented according to IRB guidelines.
	::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special support. Please use the MEG Core Staff Request Form ~~(Under construction)~~.		::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special support. Please use the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html MEG Core Staff Request Form.]
	::::c. You must schedule time for the pilot study via the web calendar. Please indicate in the description that time is being requested for a “pilot study”.		::::c. You must schedule time for the pilot study via the web calendar. Please indicate in the description that time is being requested for a “pilot study”.
	::::d. Pilot studies with a subject are required to have two persons in attendance who have completed the MEG orientation (in addition to the subject). One person may be MEG Core facility staff.		::::d. Pilot studies with a subject are required to have two persons in attendance who have completed the MEG orientation (in addition to the subject). One person may be MEG Core facility staff.
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	::1. Although MEG/EEG poses no known risk to subjects, some subjects will be ruled out for participation in scanning due to factors involving metallic implants or foreign bodies which may prevent obtaining artifact free data.		::1. Although MEG/EEG poses no known risk to subjects, some subjects will be ruled out for participation in scanning due to factors involving metallic implants or foreign bodies which may prevent obtaining artifact free data.
	::2. It will be the responsibility of the PI to pre-screen subjects for the below listed contraindications during the selection process.		::2. It will be the responsibility of the PI to pre-screen subjects for the below listed contraindications during the selection process.
	::3. Investigators may use the MEG Screening Questionnaire ~~and/or~~ ~~Handedness~~ ~~Form~~ as a subject evaluation / screening tool ~~(under construction)~~.		::3. Investigators may use the [[Media:MEG Screening Questionnaire.pdf\| MEG Screening Questionnaire]] as a subject evaluation / screening tool.

	::::::Conditions That Will Rule Out a Subject:		::::::Conditions That Will Rule Out a Subject:
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	::::::An Additional Consideration Which Will Rule Out a Subject:		::::::An Additional Consideration Which Will Rule Out a Subject:
	::::::::• Head size greater than 60 cm~~: if a subject’s head is too large to fit in the helmet~~		::::::::• Head size greater than 60 cm
			::::::::(Head circumference will be too large to fit in the helmet. You can test your participant with the mock helmet insert in the MEG lab.)
	::::::::• Weight greater than 300lbs (seated recording) or 250lbs (supine recording)		::::::::• Weight greater than 300lbs (seated recording) or 250lbs (supine recording)

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	::::::::• Belts		::::::::• Belts
	::::::::• Keys		::::::::• Keys
	::::::::• Watches		::::::::• Watches (especially bluetooth enabled)
	::::::::• Coins		::::::::• Coins
	::::::::• Eyeglasses		::::::::• Eyeglasses
	::::::::• Cell phones		::::::::• Cell phones
	::::::::• ~~Pagers~~		::::::::• Earbuds/airpods
	::::::::• Credit Cards		::::::::• Credit Cards
	::::::::• Small metal objects such as hair pins, paper clips, safety pins, etc.		::::::::• Small metal objects such as hair pins, paper clips, safety pins, etc.
	::::::::• Shoes (may have metallic dust particles on them)		::::::::• Shoes (may have metallic dust particles on them)

	::2. It is the responsibility of the PI to inform subjects that if they arrive unprepared i.e., have metallic/magnetic parts on their clothing that cannot be easily removed, ~~they~~ ~~may~~ be ~~asked~~ to change into ~~non-magnetic clothing~~ which ~~will~~ be ~~provided~~ by ~~staff~~.		::2. It is the responsibility of the PI to inform subjects that if they arrive unprepared (i.e. have metallic/magnetic parts on their clothing that cannot be easily removed). If their clothing is incompatible, they must change into scrubs, which are available in the NMR Center changing room.

	::3. If there is any question about whether an object is magnetic, the object is not taken inside the MSR.		::3. If there is any question about whether an object is magnetic, the object is not taken inside the MSR.

Amnamyst: /* User Log and Scan Documentation */

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User Log and Scan Documentation

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	::1. Users MUST document any scan that they perform in the User Log Book. If a subject was set up for the MEG but the scan was not performed – that scan must still be logged in the User Log Book with a comment explaining why the study was not performed.		::1. Users MUST document any scan that they perform in the User Log Book. If a subject was set up for the MEG but the scan was not performed – that scan must still be logged in the User Log Book with a comment explaining why the study was not performed.
	::2. Noise collections and phantom studies should also be logged. If a data is collected, there should be an entry in the logbook.		::2. Noise collections and phantom studies should also be logged. If a data is collected, there should be an entry in the logbook.
	::3. Subject information and all other pertinent information must be filled out in the log book, i.e., date, PI name, operator’s initials, protocol #, subject’s initials, MRN, and the gantry position. Do not leave any blank entries.		::3. Subject information and all other pertinent information must be filled out in the log book, i.e., date, PI name, operator’s initials, protocol #, subject’s initials, MRN, and the gantry position. Do not leave any blank entries. '''The log book should be kept closed when not in active use'''.
	::4. Noise collections or pilot studies without a subject can be logged as such in the initial/MRN fields.		::4. Noise collections or pilot studies without a subject can be logged as such in the initial/MRN fields.
	::5. Users are encouraged to complete and retain run sheets for their own records. A sample ~~form~~ is available here:		::5. Users are encouraged to complete and retain run sheets for their own records. Some sample forms are available here:
			::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:Data Collection Information Sheet.pdf \| Basic MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]
	::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.pdf \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]		::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.pdf \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]
	::::[[image:word.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.docx \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]		::::[[image:word.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.docx \| Editable MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]

	== Initiating a MEG Study ==		== Initiating a MEG Study ==

Amnamyst: /* User Feedback and Problem Reporting */

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User Feedback and Problem Reporting

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	==User Feedback and Problem Reporting==		==User Feedback and Problem Reporting==

	::1. User Feedback: Users are encouraged to make suggestions and provide feedback to MEG staff, by directly contacting the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd) and director (Allison Nugent).		::1. User Feedback: Users are encouraged to make suggestions and provide feedback to MEG staff, by directly contacting the lab manager [mailto:anna.namyst@nih.gov Anna Namyst], staff scientist [mailto:holroydt@mail.nih.gov Tom Holroyd], and director [mailto:nugenta@nih.gov Allison Nugent].

	::2. Problem Reporting: Users are responsible for reporting complications, incidents, or problems that occur involving the facility via the ~~Problem~~ ~~Report~~ Form ~~(under~~ ~~construction)~~. Any variance/problem occurring that affected subject safety should be reported immediately to the institute clinical director and the IRB by the investigators in addition the the MEG Core director; reporting of unanticipated problems or adverse events to the IRB is not the responsibility of the MEG Core facility.		::2. Problem Reporting: Users are responsible for reporting complications, incidents, or problems that occur involving the facility via the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html\| Staff Support Form]. Select "Other" from the drop down menu and describe the issue in the comment box. Problems can also be reported in the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/AppendixB/form.html\| Post-Scan Report Form]. Any variance/problem occurring that affected subject safety should be reported immediately to the institute clinical director and the IRB by the investigators in addition the the MEG Core director; reporting of unanticipated problems or adverse events to the IRB is not the responsibility of the MEG Core facility.
⚫	::3. Equipment Failure: Users are also responsible for reporting any equipment failure or any equipment that may not be working properly via the ~~Problem~~ ~~Report~~ ~~Form~~ ~~(under construction)~~. Any equipment that is inoperable or broken should be labeled as such, and the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd), ~~Director~~ (Allison Nugent) and ~~Lab~~ ~~Technologist~~ ~~(Judy~~ ~~Mitchell)~~ should be informed immediately.


		⚫	::3. Equipment Failure: Users are also responsible for reporting any equipment failure or any equipment that may not be working properly via the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html\| Staff Support Form]. Any equipment that is inoperable or broken should be labeled as such, and the staff scientist, [mailto:holroydt@mail.nih.gov Tom Holroyd], director, [mailto:nugenta@nih.gov Allison Nugent], and lab manager, [mailto:anna.namyst@nih.gov Anna Namyst] should be informed immediately.

	==User Log and Scan Documentation==		==User Log and Scan Documentation==

Amnamyst: /* Required Personnel at MEG Sessions */

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Required Personnel at MEG Sessions

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	'''When performing an MEG scan there must be at least two persons assisting with the study.'''		'''When performing an MEG scan there must be at least two persons assisting with the study.'''

	::1. The MEG core facility requires that at least two persons are present '''in the room''' at every MEG session. Both persons must have completed the MEG orientation. One person must be monitoring the subject inside the MSR at all times. One person may be clinical support staff. One person may be MEG Core facility staff, with prior approval and notice of at least one week. Please use the MEG Core Staff Request Form ~~(Under construction)~~		::1. The MEG core facility requires that at least two persons are present '''in the room''' at every MEG session. Both persons must have completed the MEG orientation. One person must be monitoring the subject inside the MSR at all times. One person may be clinical support staff. One person may be MEG Core facility staff, with prior approval and notice of at least one week. Please use the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html\| MEG Core Staff Request Form].
	::2. Two persons are required so that a subject is never left alone in the MSR without an observer in the control room. Two people are required to move / position the MEG chair, one person on each side, so that the chair glides evenly on the track and is not damaged. Two people are required to place the MEG bed for supine recording.		::2. Two persons are required so that a subject is never left alone in the MSR without an observer in the control room. Two people are required to move / position the MEG chair, one person on each side, so that the chair glides evenly on the track and is not damaged. Two people are required to place the MEG bed for supine recording.
	::2. One of the two persons present at every MEG session must be authorized to operate the MEG independently (or must be MEG core facility staff).		::2. One of the two persons present at every MEG session must be authorized to operate the MEG independently (or must be MEG core facility staff).

Tomh at 20:09, 3 October 2019

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Nugenta: /* Becoming a User: Training and Authorization */

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Becoming a User: Training and Authorization

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	::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend the [https://megcore.nih.gov/faf/training.html MEG Orientation].		::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend the [https://megcore.nih.gov/faf/training.html MEG Orientation].
	::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the MEG Core Staff Request Form ~~(Under construction)~~.		::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/staff/form.html MEG Core Staff Request Form].
	::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs (at the doctoral level, or with R.EEG.t certification) with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.		::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs (at the doctoral level, or with R.EEG.t certification) with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.
	::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.		::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.

Nugenta: /* User Log and Scan Documentation */

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User Log and Scan Documentation

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	::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.pdf \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]		::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.pdf \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]
	::::[[image:word.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.docx \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]		::::[[image:word.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.docx \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]


	== Initiating a MEG Study ==		== Initiating a MEG Study ==

Nugenta: /* Becoming a User: Training and Authorization */

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Becoming a User: Training and Authorization

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	::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend the [https://megcore.nih.gov/faf/training.html MEG Orientation].		::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend the [https://megcore.nih.gov/faf/training.html MEG Orientation].
	::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction).		::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction).
	::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs at the doctoral level with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.		::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs (at the doctoral level, or with R.EEG.t certification) with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.
	::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.		::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.
	::::e. New users who have performed all procedures in the presence of MEG Core staff (or an authorized trainer) and have attained competency in all skills will be added to the authorized independent user list. The authorized independent user list and the authorized trainer list will be maintained by the lab manager and technologist, Judy Mitchell.		::::e. New users who have performed all procedures in the presence of MEG Core staff (or an authorized trainer) and have attained competency in all skills will be added to the authorized independent user list. The authorized independent user list and the authorized trainer list will be maintained by the lab manager and technologist, Judy Mitchell.

Nugenta: /* Initiating a MEG Study */

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Initiating a MEG Study

Nugenta at 19:19, 18 August 2018

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	::3. Equipment Failure: Users are also responsible for reporting any equipment failure or any equipment that may not be working properly via the Problem Report Form (under construction). Any equipment that is inoperable or broken should be labeled as such, and the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd), Director (Allison Nugent) and Lab Technologist (Judy Mitchell) should be informed immediately.		::3. Equipment Failure: Users are also responsible for reporting any equipment failure or any equipment that may not be working properly via the Problem Report Form (under construction). Any equipment that is inoperable or broken should be labeled as such, and the staff scientist (Tom Holroyd), Director (Allison Nugent) and Lab Technologist (Judy Mitchell) should be informed immediately.

	==User Log==		==User Log and Scan Documentation==

	::1. Users MUST document any scan that they perform in the User Log Book. If a subject was set up for the MEG but the scan was not performed – that scan must still be logged in the User Log Book with a comment explaining why the study was not performed.		::1. Users MUST document any scan that they perform in the User Log Book. If a subject was set up for the MEG but the scan was not performed – that scan must still be logged in the User Log Book with a comment explaining why the study was not performed.
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	::3. Subject information and all other pertinent information must be filled out in the log book, i.e., date, PI name, operator’s initials, protocol #, subject’s initials, MRN, and the gantry position. Do not leave any blank entries.		::3. Subject information and all other pertinent information must be filled out in the log book, i.e., date, PI name, operator’s initials, protocol #, subject’s initials, MRN, and the gantry position. Do not leave any blank entries.
	::4. Noise collections or pilot studies without a subject can be logged as such in the initial/MRN fields.		::4. Noise collections or pilot studies without a subject can be logged as such in the initial/MRN fields.
			::5. Users are encouraged to complete and retain run sheets for their own records. A sample form is available here:
			::::[[image:pdf.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.pdf \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]
			::::[[image:word.png]] [[Media:MEG_DATA_COLLECTION_INFORMATION_SHEET_V2.docx \| MEG Data Collection Information Sheet]]


	== Initiating a MEG Study ==		== Initiating a MEG Study ==

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	::'''1. MEG Orientation'''		::'''1. MEG Orientation'''
	::::a. Users must schedule / attend an official MEG orientation to become familiar with the lab operations and equipment. '''Any personnel present in the MEG laboratory during acquisition must complete the MEG orientation, including all clinical support staff.''' [https://~~megcore~~.nih.gov/~~faf~~/~~training~~.html Request a training here.]		::::a. Users must schedule / attend an official MEG orientation to become familiar with the lab operations and equipment. '''Any personnel present in the MEG laboratory during acquisition must complete the MEG orientation, including all clinical support staff.''' [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html Request training here.]
	::::b. Users attending orientation will be assisted in filling out a Facility Access Request to gain lab and data access.		::::b. Users attending orientation will be assisted in filling out a Facility Access Request to gain lab and data access.

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	:::At least one of the persons in attendance at every MEG session must be authorized to operate the MEG independently. The authorization process involves several steps. To become authorized, the user is expected to become competent in performing all aspects of MEGs. MEG Core staff is available to provide training and technical assistance. Steps to becoming an authorized independent user appear below.		:::At least one of the persons in attendance at every MEG session must be authorized to operate the MEG independently. The authorization process involves several steps. To become authorized, the user is expected to become competent in performing all aspects of MEGs. MEG Core staff is available to provide training and technical assistance. Steps to becoming an authorized independent user appear below.

	::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend ~~the~~ ~~[https://megcore.nih.gov/faf~~/training~~.html MEG Orientation]~~.		::::a. The first step in becoming an authorized independent user is to attend MEG orientation/training.
	::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/staff/form.html MEG Core Staff Request Form].		::::b. Following completion of the orientation, each new user must assist with a minimum of two (2) MEG sessions, and independently perform one additional MEG session, in the presence of MEG Core facility staff or an authorized trainer. Additional observed sessions may be required to achieve competency. To request MEG Core Staff assistance/training use the [https://kurage.nimh.nih.gov/nih/staff/form.html MEG Core Staff Request Form].
	::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs (at the doctoral level, or with R.EEG.t certification) with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.		::::c. Scientific staff in NIMH IRP labs (at the doctoral level, or with R.EEG.t certification) with at least one full year of experience as an independent user may be named as an authorized trainer at the discretion of the MEG core facility.
	::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.		::::d. Post-baccalaureate IRTA trainees can become authorized independent users, although they may not serve as authorized trainers.
	::::e. New users who have performed all procedures in the presence of MEG Core staff (or an authorized trainer) and have attained competency in all skills will be added to the authorized independent user list. The authorized independent user list and the authorized trainer list will be maintained by the lab manager ~~and technologist, Judy Mitchell~~.		::::e. New users who have performed all procedures in the presence of MEG Core staff (or an authorized trainer) and have attained competency in all skills will be added to the authorized independent user list. The authorized independent user list and the authorized trainer list will be maintained by the lab manager.

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	::::::::• Problems using response devices		::::::::• Problems using response devices

	::5. The ~~confidentially~~ of the MEG Subject Screening Questionnaires and Handedness Forms will be the primary responsibility of the study’s principal investigator.		::5. The confidentiality of the MEG Subject Screening Questionnaires and Handedness Forms will be the primary responsibility of the study’s principal investigator.

	== Subject Instructions ==		== Subject Instructions ==

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	::::'''1. Study Design Review:''' Users must provide the director and/or staff scientist with a description of the research study design including information regarding setup requirements, software, and equipment needs.		::'''1. Study Design Review:''' Users must provide the director and/or staff scientist with a description of the research study design including information regarding setup requirements, software, and equipment needs.

	::::'''2. Protocol Approval:''' User groups are required to have an IRB approved protocol with a description of the intended MEG research before any human subjects can be scanned.		::'''2. Protocol Approval:''' User groups are required to have an IRB approved protocol with a description of the intended MEG research before any human subjects can be scanned.

	::::'''3. Equipment Testing / Task Setup:'''		::'''3. Equipment Testing / Task Setup:'''
	::::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends initial pilot testing of task paradigm, equipment, software, etc. without a research subject.		::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends initial pilot testing of task paradigm, equipment, software, etc. without a research subject.
	::::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist in troubleshooting during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special training, i.e., training or assistance with EEG/EP electrode placement or setup on the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction)		::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist in troubleshooting during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special training, i.e., training or assistance with EEG/EP electrode placement or setup on the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction)
	::::::c. Users must schedule time via the web calendar for all testing. When scheduling indicate in the scheduling module that the appointment is for "pilot testing: no subject".		::::::c. Users must schedule time via the web calendar for all testing. When scheduling indicate in the scheduling module that the appointment is for "pilot testing: no subject".

	::::'''3. Pilot Studies:'''		::'''3. Pilot Studies:'''

	::::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends a pilot study to test equipment, paradigms / programs and refine procedures with a test subject. Users must provide their own volunteer subject; if this is an external volunteer, he/she must be consented according to IRB guidelines.		::::a. The MEG Core facility recommends a pilot study to test equipment, paradigms / programs and refine procedures with a test subject. Users must provide their own volunteer subject; if this is an external volunteer, he/she must be consented according to IRB guidelines.
	::::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special support. Please use the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction).		::::b. MEG Core staff are available, upon request, to assist during pilot testing, with at least one week's notice. Please indicate the need for any special support. Please use the MEG Core Staff Request Form (Under construction).
	::::::c. You must schedule time for the pilot study via the web calendar. Please indicate in the description that time is being requested for a “pilot study”.		::::c. You must schedule time for the pilot study via the web calendar. Please indicate in the description that time is being requested for a “pilot study”.
	::::::d. Pilot studies with a subject are required to have two persons in attendance who have completed the MEG orientation (in addition to the subject). One person may be MEG Core facility staff.		::::d. Pilot studies with a subject are required to have two persons in attendance who have completed the MEG orientation (in addition to the subject). One person may be MEG Core facility staff.

	== Subject Registration & Consenting==		== Subject Registration & Consenting==