Hand skills and language in young adults
This study looks at how a fine manual skills (hand movement) task affects language processing in healthy young adults. It aims to understand the connection between hand actions and brain functions for language.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 24 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You do not have any diagnosed brain or mental health conditions.
- You have never had a traumatic brain injury.
- You are not pregnant or think you might be.
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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