Exploring how healthy individuals communicate through body movements and brain activity
Study of the Dynamics of Verbal and Non-verbal Interaction in Healthy Subjects, Through the Recording of Body Movements and Non-invasive Neurophysiological Techniques
This study tests how healthy people use body movements and brain activity to communicate with each other and see if different situations change how they do it.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Messina, Messina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06251479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the neurobehavioral mechanisms behind verbal and non-verbal communication in healthy individuals. By employing non-invasive behavioral and neurophysiological techniques, the research aims to identify the markers that quantify the dynamics of communication. The study will assess how individual differences in interpreting signals affect action performance and how interaction contexts influence brain and muscle activity during communication. The findings could enhance our understanding of social behaviors and their underlying neural processes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged between 18 and 55 years.
Not a fit: Patients with epilepsy, cardiac pacemakers, or other specified medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the neural mechanisms of communication, benefiting fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have shown success in exploring the neural correlates of communication.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range between 18 and 55 years * written informed consent * healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * epilepsy or at risk of epileptic seizures, * cardiac pacemaker wearers, * presence of an implanted infusion pump, * metal plaques in the skull or metal objects in the eye and skull taking neuroleptic drugs or tricyclic antidepressants, * migraine or at risk of developing this disease.
Where this trial is running
Messina, Messina
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo — Messina, Messina, Italy (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.