Scientists aim to predict your next typo a full second before you make it
NCT ID NCT06707207
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether brain scans can detect when a person is about to make a mistake during a typing task, up to one second in advance. Researchers will use MRI and MEG to record brain activity in 40 healthy right-handed adults aged 18 to 35. The goal is to understand how the brain prepares for errors and whether a warning signal could someday prevent them.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to real-time warning systems that help people avoid mistakes during skilled tasks like typing or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only observes brain activity and does not test any treatment or intervention.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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