Scientists to map Brain's Decision-Making center in new study
NCT ID NCT07314112
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use brain scans (fMRI) to understand how emotions like frustration and temptation guide our choices. About 120 healthy adults will play video games while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to create a model of how the brain learns and makes decisions in changing situations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a better scientific understanding of how the brain makes decisions, which may inform future treatments for decision-making disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with no direct treatment. It only measures brain activity in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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INSERM
Bron, 69500, France
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