Task Switching for Visual Search in Healthy Adults
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
In this line of research, the researchers having participants engage in task switching between tasks which require a positive (target) template, negative (distractor) template, or neutral (non-informative) template to the cognitive control factors associated with each template type during visual search. This is a basic science study.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is task switching for visual search safe for humans?
How does the treatment for task switching in visual search differ from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Within-Subjects Attentional Information for task switching in visual search?
Research shows that task-switching, which involves changing focus between tasks, activates specific brain areas and increases neural activity, suggesting that it can enhance attention control. This implies that Within-Subjects Attentional Information might help improve focus and efficiency in visual search tasks by engaging these brain regions.1011121314
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nancy Carlisle, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lehigh University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and the ability to see colors properly. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these visual requirements.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Testing
Participants engage in task switching between tasks requiring different attentional templates during visual search
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects or feedback after testing
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Within-Subjects Attentional Information
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Lehigh University
Lead Sponsor