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Official title Brain Criticality, Oculomotor Control, and Cognitive Effort
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06344559
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The project examines electroencephalography, MRI, and behavioral measures indexing flexibility (critical state dynamics) in the brain when healthy young adults do demanding cognitive tasks, and in response to transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study and availability for the duration of the study
- Males and females; Ages 18-45
- Healthy, neurologically normal with no diagnosed mental or physical illness
- Willingness to adhere to the MRI and two session stimulation protocol
You likely can't join if
- Ongoing drug or alcohol abuse
- Diagnosed psychiatric or mental illness
- Currently taking psychoactive medication
- Prior brain injury
- Metal in body
- History of seizures or diagnosis of epilepsy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study and availability for the duration of the study
- Males and females; Ages 18-45
- Healthy, neurologically normal with no diagnosed mental or physical illness
- Willingness to adhere to the MRI and two session stimulation protocol
- Fluent in English
- Normal or corrected to normal vision
- At least twelve years of education (high school equivalent)
- Ongoing drug or alcohol abuse
- Diagnosed psychiatric or mental illness
- Currently taking psychoactive medication
- Prior brain injury
- Metal in body
- History of seizures or diagnosis of epilepsy
- Claustrophobia
- Pregnant or possibly pregnant
- Younger than 18 or older than 45
- Use of medications which potentially lower the usage threshold
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
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 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.