Light therapy for brain activity and hand movement
This study tests whether a light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation can affect brain activity and fine motor skills. It is for healthy young adults who are not taking psychiatric medication.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be in good neurological and psychiatric health
- Not have taken psychiatric medication in the past 12 months
- Not have any implanted devices in the head (like cochlear implants)
- Not have participated in another neuromodulation study in the last 6 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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