Scientists scan brains to unlock the mystery of time perception in aging

NCT ID NCT06349213

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at how healthy aging changes the way our brains process time. Researchers will use brain scans (EEG, fMRI, and PET) to measure brain activity and dopamine levels in 130 young and older adults while they judge durations. The goal is to understand why time perception declines with age and find new ways to measure these changes.

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  • Cyceron Boulevard Henri Becquerel

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    Caen, 14074, France

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