Scientists probe Brain's attention center in landmark study

NCT ID NCT01087281

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how different parts of the brain control attention and visual processing. Researchers will compare people with specific brain injuries (from stroke, injury, or surgery) to healthy volunteers. Participants undergo cognitive tests, brain scans (fMRI, MEG), and eye-tracking over several visits. The goal is to map which brain areas are critical for paying attention to what we see.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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