NCT07293637 Identifying the Neural Correlates of Mental Simulation in Multi-Step Planning
| NCT ID | NCT07293637 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | New York University |
| Condition | Decision Making |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-10 with a primary completion date of 2026-03.
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Brief Summary
Planning is the ability to think ahead by considering possible future actions and their consequences. This research study aims to understand how the brain supports multi-step planning by testing whether people simulate promising future move sequences while deciding what to do next. Healthy adult volunteers will learn and play a strategy game called "Four-in-a-Row" (similar to Connect Four). Participants will complete two sessions on successive days: an online behavioral training/playing session and an in-person brain-recording session at New York University. During the brain-recording session, participants will view mid-game board positions and choose the best move while the study team records brain activity (using magnetoencephalography \[MEG\] or functional MRI \[fMRI\]) and eye movements. Data from the game and eye tracking will also be used to fit computational models of planning that help interpret the neural measurements.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * N/A Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological or psychiatric illness * Vulnerable populations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07293637 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Decision Making. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07293637 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07293637 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact New York University to inquire about joining.
Where is the NCT07293637 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07293637 clinical trial?
NCT07293637 is sponsored by New York University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.