Brain Stimulation Study on Motor Control and Learning
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) to understand how the brain controls movement and learning. Researchers will measure changes in your brain's electrical activity while you play a video game, which may help them understand how the brain learns new motor skills.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 45 years old
- No neurological conditions or nerve damage affecting your arms (such as epilepsy, chronic pain, or nerve injury)
- No significant vision problems that would prevent you from playing a video game
- Answer 'no' to most questions on a brain stimulation safety questionnaire
- Avoid all stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, energy drinks, prescription stimulant medications) for at least 12 hours before your study visit
- Not have played a real stringed instrument (guitar, violin, bass) or Guitar Hero on a guitar controller in the past 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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