Brain activity in people with and without aphantasia
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans (MEG and MRI) to compare how people with aphantasia (who cannot form mental images) and people without it process imagined movements. It may help researchers understand how the brain works differently in these groups.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You must be willing to take part and sign a consent form.
- You must have either aphantasia (no mind's eye) or be able to imagine movements clearly, based on a questionnaire.
- You must not have any neurological or psychiatric disorders (past or present).
- You must not have metal in your body, claustrophobia, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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