Brain study on mental flexibility
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to understand how a part of the brain called the mediodorsal thalamus helps you switch between tasks and adapt to new situations. It aims to learn more about cognitive flexibility in healthy adults.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult with no history of brain or mental health conditions.
- You cannot take medications like benzodiazepines, strong painkillers, or other drugs that affect thinking.
- You must have normal or corrected eyesight and normal color vision.
- You must be fluent in English.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan without metal implants, claustrophobia, or breathing problems, and not be pregnant.
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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