An Investigation of Attentional and Inhibitory Processes During Active Visual Search in Humans

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER · Sep 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand how different people use their eyes when searching for things visually. Researchers have noticed that some individuals tend to keep their gaze fixed on one spot for longer periods than others before moving on to look elsewhere. The study aims to explore how this difference in eye movement relates to attention and the ability to control one’s focus. By using specific tasks, the researchers will measure how well participants can pay attention and inhibit distractions, which might explain why people search visually in different ways.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old and have no significant neurological illnesses or uncorrected vision problems. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but if you join, you will take part in tasks designed to assess your attention and eye movements. This research could help improve our understanding of how people search for information visually, which could have implications for various fields, including education and technology.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-65 years old
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Self-reported history of neurological illness
• • Uncorrected vision problems