Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Learning: Functional Connections

Description

The purpose of this study is to understand how the sensory and motor areas of the brain work together to keep a person's hand movements accurate (sensorimotor learning). The investigators hope this information may be useful one day to improve rehabilitation techniques in patients with brain lesions.

Conditions

Basic Science

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to understand how the sensory and motor areas of the brain work together to keep a person's hand movements accurate (sensorimotor learning). The investigators hope this information may be useful one day to improve rehabilitation techniques in patients with brain lesions.

Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Learning: Functional Connections

Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Learning: Functional Connections

Condition
Basic Science
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Ages of 18-45 years old
  • * Right-handed.
  • * Free of Covid symptoms in week preceding testing.
  • * metallic, mechanical, or magnetic implants;
  • * are claustrophobic, or are unable to remain still for long periods of time;
  • * use an intra-uterine device (IUD) whos MR compatibility has not been established.
  • * Women who are pregnant or think they might be pregnant will also be excluded, as effects of fMRI on the unborn are not known.
  • * People who have a BMI over 30 will be excluded as it may be uncomfortable or impossible to lay in the MRI scanner and reach the button box.
  • * Potential subjects will be excluded if they have any neurological disorders, or orthopedic or pain conditions in the upper limbs.
  • * Investigators will also exclude subjects who do not have normal vision, or corrected-to-normal vision with contacts, or the imaging center does not have a pair of MRI compatible glasses that fits their prescription.
  • * investigators will invite subjects to reschedule if they have any of the common Covid symptoms within the last week and if they haven't been fully vaccinated or obtained a negative Covid test within the past 4 days. If they don't believe they can meet these criteria on another date, they will be excluded.
  • * After giving their consent, participants may be excluded during the study if they are unable to perform the tasks or follow instructions.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Indiana University,

Hannah Block, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Indiana University, Bloomington

Study Record Dates

2025-12