Study on how perceptual learning works in different age groups
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at what helps people improve how they perceive visual information (“perceptual learning”) and what processes are responsible. It includes younger and older adults and mainly needs good vision and no known eye or brain conditions affecting the retina or nerves.
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Who can take part
- Be either age 18–30, or age 60–85
- Have corrected vision of 20/40 or better (with glasses or contacts if needed)
- Use an eye chart check that confirms your vision is 20/40 or better
- Have no known retinal (retina) disease or related eye problems
- Have no known neurological (brain/nervous system) disease
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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