Can mild brain stimulation help you learn a new video game task?
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can help healthy adults learn a new movement video game faster. If you are a healthy adult, you may help us understand how to boost motor learning.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have no nerve damage, chronic pain, or neurological conditions affecting your arms.
- You are not taking stimulant medications like Adderall, Ritalin, or Vyvanse.
- You have not had caffeine, nicotine, or other stimulants in the 12 hours before the study session.
- You have not played Beat Saber on a VR headset in the last 12 months.
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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