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Study Details

Motor Learning and Memory

(IRB#: IRB_00183830)

This study will see which brain regions support motor learning skills and memory. Participants will complete surveys and motor tasks (finger tapping) and wear an actigraphy (device worn on the wrist to track motion). People will also experience Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). An MRI will be done to scan and take images of the brain. Transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) will also be used as a painless way to stimulate specific brain areas using a small device placed on top of the head. These activities allow seeing the brain's motor learning and memory processes. People will attend two in-person visits that last about two hours each at the study clinic over two days.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Healthy Volunteers
  •   In Person
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 18 to 35 years old
  • Cognitively healthy able to learn, think, and remember clearly
  • Able to attend in-person at the study clinic

Exclusion Criteria

  • Known history of any sleep, neurological (disease of the nervous system), psychological (the mind), or psychiatric (mental health) conditions
  • Take medications that affect behavior and mood, such as anti-anxiety, anti-depressants
  • Limited ability to move the fingers and hands
  • Extensive training as a typist or with a musical instrument requiring movements of the fingers such as piano, guitar, or flute

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Genevieve Albouy

genevieve.albouy@health.utah.edu

  8015481919

IRB#: IRB_00183830

PI: GENEVIEVE ALBOUY

Department: ADMIN COMPUTING SERVICES

Approval Date: 2024-12-11 07:00:00

Specialties: Psychology

Last Updated: 6/8/23