Caffeine's effect on learning in healthy adults
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to see how caffeine affects the way we learn from rewards and punishments. You may be eligible if you are a healthy adult who drinks a moderate amount of caffeine daily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You drink some caffeine every day (between 1 small cup and about 3 strong cups of coffee)
- You are a non-smoker
- You are generally healthy with no major medical conditions
- You do not take any long-term medicines (like painkillers or steroids)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using hormonal birth control
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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