Study seeks participants for brain-based learning enhancement research

Individuals age 18-40 who are right-handed and native English monolingual speakers are being sought for a research study.

This research study investigates brain-based learning enhancement through a non-invasive brain stimulation method called high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS).

Visit requirements

Initial screening phone call to determine eligibility. If eligible, individuals will participate in three study visits.

  • Visit 1 includes: an MRI exam, EEG, non-invasive brain stimulation, and paper/pencil testing.
  • Visits 2 and 3 include: non-invasive brain stimulation session and paper/pencil testing, and some individuals may be asked to complete an EEG.
  • Some individuals may be asked to complete a follow-up Visit 4, which includes an MRI exam, EEG and paper/pencil testing.

Compensation (via gift cards)

  • $50 per visit, with $50 study completion bonus

Contact information

Principal Investigator: Katherine S. Aboud, Ph.D.
Education and Brain Science Research Laboratory
703-851-2588
katherine.aboud@vanderbilt.edu

The study is being conducted by the Education and Brain Science Laboratory of the Vanderbilt Special Education Department in Nashville, TN 37203.