Understanding how unconscious processing affects decision-making
Behavioral Evidence on the Modulators of Unconscious Processing in Decision-making
Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA · NCT05774847
This study looks at how different factors, like age and the way we process information, affect how healthy people make decisions, especially when it comes to taking risks or avoiding losses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia, Ita) |
| Trial ID | NCT05774847 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on healthy volunteers to establish a baseline for decision-making performance under various experimental conditions. It aims to explore how factors such as perceptual features of stimuli, the type of processing required, and age influence decision-making metrics like loss aversion and risk aversion. By assessing 200 healthy individuals, the study seeks to provide insights into the stability of decision-making performance across different contexts and age groups. The findings could enhance our understanding of decision-making in both healthy and pathological conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals without any history of substance abuse or psychoactive medication use.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or those on psychoactive medications, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve our understanding of decision-making processes, potentially informing interventions for individuals with decision-making impairments.
How similar studies have performed: While the study explores established metrics of decision-making, the specific focus on unconscious processing and its modulation by various factors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy participants, as determined by screening assessments and principal investigator judgment * The participant must be able to comply with study requirements as judged by the principal investigator Exclusion Criteria: * Any history of alcohol and/or drug abuse, addiction or suspicion of regular consumption of drugs of abuse * Use of any psychoactive medication, or medications known to have effect on central nervous system
Where this trial is running
Pavia, Ita
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA — Pavia, Ita, Italy (RECRUITING)
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: Healthy Volunteers, decision-making, unconscious processing, subliminal processing