InformationSeekingMesolimbicEngagementStudy1

Launched by TEMPLE UNIVERSITY · Feb 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The InformationSeekingMesolimbicEngagementStudy1 is a clinical trial that aims to understand how people feel motivated to learn when they have control over their learning environment. Participants will take part in a fun Game Show task designed to see how they explore information on their own. This study is currently looking for volunteers aged between 65 and 74 years old, and it's open to all genders.

To be eligible, participants should have good vision (20/40 or better) and be in good overall health. However, there are some important exclusions, such as individuals with a history of head injuries, certain medical conditions affecting the brain, or those who have taken specific medications that can impact alertness. Participants should also be free of any metal devices or implants that would prevent them from undergoing MRI scans. If you are interested in participating, you can expect an engaging experience that contributes to our understanding of motivation and learning!

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 20/40 far acuity (either corrected or uncorrected)
• • In good medical health
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of head injury
• • History of illness with Central Nervous Systems implications
• • On Medications that Affect blood flow response and alertness
• • Consumption of smoking and/or coffee 30 minutes prior to laboratory testing
• • Placement of a device contraindicated for magnetic resonance imaging including cardia pacemaker, aneurysm clip, cochlear implants, pregnancy, intra-uterine device, shrapnel, metal fragments in the eyes, neurostimulators
• • Weight \> 250lbs
• • Claustrophobia