Scientists scan brains to solve 'Where's Waldo?' puzzle

NCT ID NCT07572630

First seen May 16, 2026 ยท Last updated May 16, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how healthy adults decide where to focus their attention in a busy scene. Using brain scans (fMRI), researchers will measure activity in areas that process color and motion while participants do visual tasks. The goal is to understand how the brain picks out important locations, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, California, 93117, United States

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