Improving visual perception and learning through brain feedback
Improving Visual Perception and Visuo-motor Learning With Neurofeedback of Brain Network Interaction.
This study is testing whether using brain feedback can help people improve their visual skills and learning by enhancing communication between different parts of the brain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bern) |
| Trial ID | NCT05732649 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how neurofeedback can enhance visual perception and visuo-motor learning by improving communication between brain regions. Participants will receive real-time feedback through auditory and tactile stimuli to increase network communication in visual brain areas. The goal is to identify effective feedback methods that allow participants to learn to maintain high levels of brain network interaction without direct sensory input. The study aims to explore the behavioral effects of these interventions on task performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18 and older with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and no neurological or psychiatric conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or psychiatric diseases, those who have undergone brain surgery, or individuals with substance abuse issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved visual perception and learning capabilities in healthy individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using neurofeedback for enhancing brain network communication, but this specific approach is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent * Age at least 18 years old * Normal or corrected-to-normal vision * No neurological or psychiatric diseases * No regular consumption of benzodiazepines or neuroleptics Exclusion Criteria: * Any surgical intervention to the brain * Drug or alcohol abuse * Presence of non-MRI safe metal in the body
Where this trial is running
Bern
- Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland. — Bern, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adrian Guggisberg, Prof. Dr. — Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland.
- Study coordinator: Adrian Guggisberg, Prof. Dr.
- Email: adrian.guggisberg@insel.ch
- Phone: +41316323081
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.