University Of California, Santa Barbara
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of California, Santa Barbara, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Scientists scan brains to solve 'Where's Waldo?' puzzle Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Scientists probe Brain's 'Priority Maps' to unlock secrets of visual attention Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- AI could turn bionic eyes into smart vision for the blind Results expected Aug 2027 (estimated)
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Virtual reality may bring distant families closer — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether shared virtual reality (VR) experiences can improve quality of life, mood, and family closeness for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia who live in senior communities, and for their adult children who live far away. Participants will t…
Sponsor: University of California, Santa Barbara • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists decode how the brain picks what to look at
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how healthy adults decide where to look in a busy scene, like finding Waldo in a crowded picture. Researchers tracked eye movements while people viewed images with different colors and motion to understand how the brain highlights important spots. The goal wa…
Sponsor: University of California, Santa Barbara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC