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Official title Language and Brain Rhythms
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04457622
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- For humans and other animals, predicting the timing of sensory events is essential for their daily behavior. Importantly, natural sensory stimulation (such as movements, music, or speech) can present temporal regularities allowing for temporal prediction of incoming sensory information.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- For all experiments:
- 18- 40 years old
- Registration with the French healthcare system
- Informed consent
- Normal hearing Additionally, for experiments 2,3 and 4 : \- Right handed Additionally, for experiment 3 and 4: \- French as native language
You likely can't join if
- For All Experiments:
- Neurological or psychiatric illnesses or a history of such problems that could impact quality/variability of data or cooperation and retention of the...
- Regular use of medications that impact the central nervous system
- Regular use of medications, such as opioids and antidepressants, including SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants
- Severe hearing loss
- A history of stroke or recent trauma to the head
See the full eligibility criteria
- For all experiments:
- 18- 40 years old
- Registration with the French healthcare system
- Informed consent
- Normal hearing Additionally, for experiments 2,3 and 4 : \- Right handed Additionally, for experiment 3 and 4: \- French as native language
- For All Experiments:
- Neurological or psychiatric illnesses or a history of such problems that could impact quality/variability of data or cooperation and retention of the subject in the study
- Regular use of medications that impact the central nervous system
- Regular use of medications, such as opioids and antidepressants, including SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants
- Severe hearing loss
- A history of stroke or recent trauma to the head
- Persons unable to adhere to abstinence from the use of drugs or alcohol the day or evening before experimental sessions
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the last 6 months Additionally, for experiment 2,3 and 4 :
- A pacemaker, insulin or other pump, neurostimulator, cochlear implants or other hearing aid, metal stents, prosthesis, or implants, intracerebral clips, implantable defibrillator, cerebral shunt or ventricular catheter...
- any dental apparatus containing metal including or root canals
- any foreign metallic object anywhere in the body
- bolts, screws
- orthopedic devices or implants Additionally, for experiment 3 and 4:
- claustrophobia
- glasses (given the participant cannot use contact lenses)
- a head size incompatible with the use of a personalized 3D headcast or a magnetoencephalography
- Persons having had any surgery prior to the study which puts them at risk for metal objects left in the body
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bron, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bron, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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