Modulation of Cortical Brain Activity During Attentional Control
Recruiting · NCT06748976 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina
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What this trial is about
The goal of this study is to determine whether an open-loop sham neurofeedback system can effectively modulate EEG alpha rhythms, which are associated with attentional control. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does positive sham neurofeedback lead to a decrease in relative EEG alpha power compared to a control condition without feedback? Researchers will compare the effects of positive and negative sham-neurofeedback conditions to a control condition without feedback to assess the system's impact on alpha rhythm modulation. Participants will: Experience three conditions (positive sham-neurofeedback, negative sham-neurofeedback, and no feedback) within a virtual reality environment. Undergo EEG recordings to measure changes in alpha power as a marker of attentional resource allocation. Provide written informed consent and complete the study following ethical guidelines. This study seeks to explore the potential of open-loop feedback systems to enhance attentional control by modulating alpha rhythm.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged between 18 and 60 years.
- Normal or corrected vision.
- Ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy.
- Significant hearing loss or diagnosed hearing impairment.
- Current psychiatric illness or disorder.
- History of migraines or chronic headaches.
- History of substance or alcohol abuse.
- Currently pregnant.
- Discomfort with using a virtual reality headset, assessed during a pilot session.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos - Oro Verde, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina