Exploring how touch interacts with sight and sound
Auditory, Visual, and Tactile Interactions During Active, Dynamic Touch
Université Catholique de Louvain · NCT05943392
This study looks at how our sense of touch works together with what we see and hear to improve experiences with technology, especially for people with visual impairments.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert) |
| Trial ID | NCT05943392 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how the brain integrates tactile information with auditory and visual stimuli during active touch. Using psychophysics and non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG), the research aims to characterize multisensory interactions in healthy individuals. The study focuses on both active and passive touch conditions, particularly in the context of human-computer interaction technologies. By understanding these mechanisms, the research seeks to enhance user experiences and potentially benefit clinical populations, such as those with visual impairments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 65 with normal or corrected-to-normal vision, normal audition, and normal somatosensation.
Not a fit: Patients with clinically significant neurological diseases or those on medications affecting the nervous system may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved multisensory devices that enhance user experience for both the general and clinical populations.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been extensive research on auditory and visual integration, this specific focus on tactile integration during active touch is relatively novel and less explored.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Ability to provide informed consent * Self-reported normal audition, normal somatosensation, and normal or corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence for a clinically-significant neurological disease on direct questioning * Medication acting on the peripheral or central nervous system.
Where this trial is running
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
- UCLouvain — Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: André Mouraux, PhD
- Email: andre.mouraux@uclouvain.be
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.
Conditions: Healthy, touch, active touch, multisensory integration, vision, audition, EEG, psychophysics