Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Learning: Functional Connections (NCT05124301) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Learning: Functional Connections
United States76 participantsStarted 2022-04-13
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to understand how the sensory and motor areas of the brain work together to keep a person's hand movements accurate (sensorimotor learning). The investigators hope this information may be useful one day to improve rehabilitation techniques in patients with brain lesions.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 45 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages of 18-45 years old
* Right-handed.
* Free of Covid symptoms in week preceding testing.
Exclusion Criteria:
* metallic, mechanical, or magnetic implants;
* are claustrophobic, or are unable to remain still for long periods of time;
* use an intra-uterine device (IUD) whos MR compatibility has not been established.
* Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant will also be excluded, as effects of fMRI on the unborn are not known.
* People who have a BMI over 30 will be excluded as it may be uncomfortable or impossible to lay in the MRI scanner and reach the button box.
* Potential subjects will be excluded if they have any neurological disorders, or orthopedic or pain conditions in the upper limbs.
* Investigators will also exclude subjects who do not have normal vision, or corrected-to-normal vision with contacts, or the imaging center does not have a pair of MRI compatible glasses that fits their prescription.
* investigators will invite subjects to reschedule if they have any of the common Covid symptoms within the last week and if they haven't been fully vaccinated or obtained a negative Covid test within the past 4 days. If they don't believe they can meet these criteria on another date, they will be excluded.
* After giving their consent, participants may be excluded during the study if they are unable to perform the tasks or follow instructions.