Understanding how past visual experiences affect radiologists' perception of x-rays

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 study investigates how previous visual experiences influence radiologists' ability to accurately interpret x-rays. It focuses on the concept of visual serial dependencies, which suggests that what radiologists see in prior images can bias their judgments on current images. By examining these perceptual errors, the study aims to identify and mitigate the negative impact of these biases on diagnostic accuracy. The methodology involves psychophysical assessments rather than direct patient interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects must have normal or corrected to normal vision with contacts or glasses.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects may not be under the age of 18 to participate.
* Subjects may not participate if they are blind.

Where it's running

• University of California, Berkeley
  Berkeley, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David Whitney, PhD — University of California, Berkeley
• Study coordinator: Katrina Wolters, BA
• Email: katrinaw@berkeley.edu
• Phone: 510-642-5797‬

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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.