Testing how brain “top-down” attention helps visual processing
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how signals from the brain’s thinking/attention systems affect how we process what we see. It may help researchers understand brain attention after stroke or other focal brain injuries, and compare with healthy volunteers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and finished at least high school
- You can understand study instructions and give your own consent
- You can read and write English well enough to follow English instructions
- If you’re a patient: you had a focal brain injury (prefrontal, parietal, occipital, temporal cortex, or amygdala) at least 3 months ago
- If you’re healthy: you have no neurologic problems and are in good general health
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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