Blind cane study reveals how tools become part of the body

NCT ID NCT05199896

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at how blind people use a white cane to sense the world around them, like feeling for curbs or obstacles. Researchers will test touch perception on a rod and measure brain activity with EEG and MRI. The goal is to understand how the brain treats the cane as an extension of the body. 300 adults, both blind and sighted, will take part.

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Locations

  • Equipe IMPACT du CRNL, Bâtiment INSERM

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    Bron, 69676, France

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