Moderators and Mediators of Perceptual Learning

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON · May 31, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of training can improve our perception and cognitive skills, which is known as Perceptual Learning (PL). The researchers want to find out what specific features make these training methods effective and how they can help people with different backgrounds or abilities. They will compare many different training tasks using the same measures, which will help to better understand how these tasks affect learning and whether certain individuals respond better to specific types of training.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 30 years old and have good corrected vision (20/40 or better). You should not have any eye diseases or neurological conditions. If you join the trial, you can expect to take part in various training exercises designed to improve your perceptual skills. The researchers will also gather information about your personal characteristics to help them understand how different people learn and adapt. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital research that could lead to better rehabilitation methods for perceptual and cognitive challenges.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • between18 and 30 years of age (younger cohort)
• • between 60 and 85 years of age (older cohort)
• • Corrected vision of 20/40 or better (as assessed with an eye chart)
• • No reported incidence of retinal pathology or neurological disease
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Corrected vision of 20/40 or worse
• • Evidence of retinal pathology or retinal disease