Mode Switching Training for Color Perception Improvement
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to explore how colored lenses alter color perception and processing in the environment. Participants will adapt to these lenses, gradually making colors appear more normal. The trial includes various tests, such as viewing colors in a red-lit room or with gradually changing tints. Individuals with normal vision (or corrected with contact lenses), no visual disorders, and minimal experience in tinted environments are ideal candidates for this trial. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research on color perception.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research has shown that Mode Switching Training, which involves wearing colored lenses for several hours over several days, does not cause safety issues or negative effects. Studies have found that this training helps the eyes quickly adjust to different colors, making things appear more normal even in unusual lighting.
Participants in these studies did not experience harm or discomfort from wearing the lenses. The training was manageable, with no negative effects reported. This suggests that the method is safe for people to try.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Mode Switching Training for Color Perception Improvement because it explores innovative techniques to enhance how we perceive colors. Unlike traditional methods, which might rely on static visual tests or basic color adjustments, this trial investigates dynamic approaches like surrounding test patches with contrasting or preceding colors, assessing brain activity through neuroimaging, and even testing perception in unique environments like red or dark rooms. These methods could lead to new insights into color perception and have the potential to improve our understanding of how the brain processes visual information.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for improving color perception?
Research shows that Mode Switching Training, which participants in this trial will undergo, can help the brain quickly adjust to new color settings. In earlier studies, people who wore red-tinted glasses daily learned to see colors more normally, even with the tint. This training improves color constancy, meaning colors appear consistent under different lighting. The brain learns to switch modes, making it easier to adapt to color changes. This training can be effective after just one daily session and works for most visual experiences in a changed environment. Participants in this trial will experience different experimental conditions, such as the "Color Contrast" and "Color Adaptation" arms, to evaluate the effectiveness of Mode Switching Training.12367
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people with normal or corrected-to-normal vision who have little experience with tinted environments and no known visual disorders. It's not suitable for those with abnormal color vision.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants wear tinted lenses for 1 hour at a time, 5 times per day, for 5 days. Perception and neural function are measured before and after this experience.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in visual perception and neural processing after the intervention.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mode Switching Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Minnesota
Lead Sponsor