Training to improve cognitive performance through perceptual learning

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research focuses on how different training methods can enhance cognitive performance in tasks related to perception. Participants aged 18 to 30 and 60 to 85 with normal or corrected vision will engage in various perceptual learning interventions over an 8-week period. The study aims to understand the mechanisms behind perceptual learning and its potential applications in cognitive rehabilitation. By comparing multiple training tasks, the research seeks to provide robust insights into effective cognitive training strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* between18 and 30 years of age (younger cohort)
* between 60 and 85 years of age (older cohort)
* Corrected vision of 20/40 or better (as assessed with an eye chart)
* No reported incidence of retinal pathology or neurological disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* Corrected vision of 20/40 or worse
* Evidence of retinal pathology or retinal disease

Where it's running

• University of California
  Riverside, California, United States Recruiting
• University of Wisconsin
  Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
• Northeastern University
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: C. Shawn Green — University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Study coordinator: Audrey A Carrillo, MA
• Email: audreyc@ucr.edu
• Phone: 6264828091

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.