How holding tools affects language processing
This trial studies whether holding tools changes how young adults process language. It may help understand how our brains connect physical actions with words.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 24 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You have no neurological or psychiatric conditions.
- You have no history of traumatic brain injury.
- You are not taking psychoactive substances or medications that affect thinking.
- You are not pregnant or suspect you might 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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