Scientists probe the Brain's brakes: can attention control inhibition?

NCT ID NCT04279158

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates how attention influences the brain's ability to inhibit or stop actions. Researchers will test 120 participants, including healthy volunteers and people with conditions like ADHD or stroke-related neglect, using computer-based tasks that measure eye and hand movements. The goal is to develop a better theoretical model of attention and inhibition, which could improve future diagnostic and rehabilitation tools.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and rehabilitation methods for conditions like ADHD or stroke-related neglect.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not directly translate into clinical practice or benefit participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Balint syndrome Inhibition, Psychological perceptual disorders

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OPTICAL PHENOMENA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre de Recherche en Neuroscience de Lyon
RECRUITING

Bron, 69500, France

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