Emotion Study -- A Neurofeedback Approach

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Conditions studied: Aging, Emotion

In brief

This study will determine whether brain activity can be modified and improves performance on a task by showing participants live 'video feed' of their brains on advanced imaging technology. The study is particularly interested in brain regions that have been shown to be relevant for emotions, specifically the anterior insula and the medial prefrontal cortex. Advanced technology will map the brain using magnetic pulses with a real-time functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rt-fMRI) machine.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02194907

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

19

Starts

2014-10-01

Expected to finish

2020-01-08

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between the ages of 18-30 years or 63-90 years
• Right-handed
• Native English speaker

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or possibly pregnant
• Claustrophobia
• Large pieces of metal in the body, particularly in the face and neck.
• Piercings or metal implants that cannot be removed from the body
• Surgery on the brain or any prior serious brain damage or disease
• Dementia or severe cognitive disorders

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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