Perceptual Learning for Skill Acquisition

(Visuallearning Trial)

Overseen By Research Assistant

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Brown University

Must not be taking: Psychoactive drugs, Neuroleptic medications

Disqualifiers: Eye disorders, Drug use, Sleep disorders, Implants, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 2 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores how specific sensory training can enhance skills and alter brain signals. The researchers aim to understand the link between sensory training and brain activity using neuroimaging. Individuals with normal or corrected vision, without eye or sleep disorders, and not using certain drugs, may be suitable candidates for this study. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research on sensory training and brain function.

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Perceptual Learning for Skill Acquisition trial because it explores a unique method to enhance learning and skill development through perceptual learning techniques. Unlike traditional skill acquisition methods that rely heavily on repetitive practice, this approach leverages the brain's ability to adapt and improve through targeted perceptual exercises. This could lead to faster, more efficient skill mastery, offering a potentially groundbreaking way to train individuals in various fields, from sports to rehabilitation.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals aged 18-60 with normal or corrected-to-normal vision. It's not suitable for those using psychoactive drugs, certain prescriptions, or with magnetic/mechanical implants, brain vessel clips, IUDs, dentures, eye disorders like cataracts or glaucoma, sleep disorders such as apnea or insomnia, and pregnant women.

Inclusion Criteria

My vision is normal or corrected to normal.

Exclusion Criteria

Magnetically or mechanically activated implants (such as cardiac pacemakers)

Clips on blood vessels in the brain

Intrauterine devices

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo visual perceptual learning training to investigate changes in performance and neuroimaging signals

2 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in rates of correct detection or discrimination in behavioral visual tasks

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview The study aims to understand how training our perceptual system affects performance and identify the relationship between these changes and brain signals measured through neuroimaging techniques.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Brown University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

480

Recruited

724,000+

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Collaborator

Trials

572

Recruited

1,320,000+