Understanding how brain activity predicts visual scene perception
Etude de l'activité cérébrale Sous-jacente Aux mécanismes prédictifs Lors de la Perception de scènes Visuelles
NA · University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT05610618
This study tests how our brain's activity helps us understand what we see based on what we expect, focusing on young adults with normal vision.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Grenoble (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Grenoble, Grenoble Cedex 9) |
| Trial ID | NCT05610618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how our brain predicts and processes visual stimuli based on expectations about our visual environment. It explores the interaction between prediction signals and prediction error signals in the brain's visual processing areas. By using visual stimulation, the study aims to clarify the neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie these predictive processes. The research focuses on participants aged 18 to 35 with normal visual acuity to ensure accurate results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 35 with normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
Not a fit: Patients with significant visual impairments or neuropsychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of visual perception, potentially leading to improved treatments for visual processing disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific mechanisms being studied may be novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding visual perception and brain activity.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants between 18 and 35 years old * Normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity * Ability to consent or oppose to the research * No opposition to the research Exclusion Criteria: * Important visual impairments * Neuropsychiatric pathology * Use of drug or medication with neurocognitive effects * Minors, or persons under psychiatric care, or protected persons
Where this trial is running
Grenoble, Grenoble Cedex 9
- Louise KAUFFMANN — Grenoble, Grenoble Cedex 9, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laurent VERCUEIL — Grenoble Alpes University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Louise KAUFFMANN
- Email: louise.kauffmann@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
- Phone: +33 (0)4 76 74 81 35
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: Physiological Reactivity to Cues