Neurocomputational Dynamics of Cooperation (NCT07759973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Neurocomputational Dynamics of Cooperation
United States1,612 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to understand brain function, how people make decisions when they interact with others, and how brain function and behavior relate to personality traits.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Online cohort inclusion criteria:
* English fluency
* US residency
* Owner of a desktop or laptop computer
* Adult aged 18-100
Online cohort exclusion criteria:
* Participants who have participated in an earlier version of the study
* Inability to consent
* Self-reported history of neurological disorder or brain damage
* Self-endorsed history of psychosis or mania
Clinical cohort inclusion criteria:
* Adult aged 20-60 years old
* English fluency
* Owner of a smartphone with celluar data
Clinical cohort exclusion criteria:
* Inability to consent
* Self-reported history of neurological disorder or brain damage
* Clinician-rated psychosis or mania in the last 6 months
* Current intoxication or withdrawal
* Estimated IQ \< 70
* fMRI safety concerns
* Pregnancy
* Lack of stable psychiatric treatment (e.g., medication dosage, therapy modality) for the previous two months
Informant inclusion criteria:
* Adult aged 18+ years old
* English fluency
* Owner of a smartphone with celluar data
* Must have 4+ interactions/week with the participant for at least 6 months prior to study baseline
Informant exclusion criteria:
\- Lack of a smartphone with cellular data at study baseline
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Participant-level Coaxing Score
Timeframe: During behavioral task visit at study baseline (clinical cohort) or during single online study session (online cohort)