Study how the brain learns using arm testing and brain stimulation
This study uses a reaching task and a brain stimulation method (TMS) to see which brain areas help sensory learning. It may help researchers understand how learning works in the brain and how to design better therapies, if needed.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18–45 and right-handed.
- Have no COVID symptoms in the week before testing, and be either fully vaccinated (final dose at least 2 weeks ago) or have a negative COVID test within 4 days.
- Not have serious vision issues (glasses/contacts are okay), and not have frequent severe headaches, glaucoma, heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, psychiatric conditions, or learning/attention conditions.
- No history of stroke, seizures/epilepsy (including family history), or severe head injury/fainting; also avoid if you have diabetes.
- No metal implants in the head except titanium; no cochlear implants, implanted neurostimulators, pacemakers, implanted heart lines, or medication infusion devices; and your hair must allow the TMS device to touch your scalp (no dreadlocks/weaves/hair extensions).
- Avoid recent risk factors before your test day: no recreational drugs, limit alcohol (no more than 3 drinks), no more than 3 cups of coffee in the last hour, and no less than 4 hours of sleep; also don’t do other brain stimulation the same day.
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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