Investigating brain activity patterns in healthy adults
Investigating Electroencephalographic Predictors of Default Mode Network Anticorrelation for Personalized Neurofeedback
This study is testing how healthy adults can learn to control their brain activity using real-time feedback from brain scans while doing mental tasks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Drexel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT05592600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves healthy adult participants who will undergo two sessions to measure brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). In the first session, participants will perform cognitive tasks while their brain activity is recorded. The second session will utilize fMRI-based neurofeedback, allowing participants to receive real-time visual feedback of their brain signals and attempt to control their brain activity. The aim is to develop an EEG-based method to target brain network interactions for potential neurotherapeutic applications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 35.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of psychiatric or neurological disorders or contraindications for MRI will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accessible and personalized neurofeedback treatments for various neuropsychiatric conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of neurofeedback is established, this specific approach combining EEG and fMRI for personalized treatment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-35 Exclusion Criteria: * History of psychiatric or neurological disorder * contraindication for MRI
Where this trial is running
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aaron Kucyi, PhD
- Email: aaron.kucyi@drexel.edu
- Phone: 2155537124
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.