Plain-English translation of NCT04432116 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is exploring how people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder experience time differently than others. Researchers will use virtual reality games and brain wave measurements to understand these differences. The study aims to develop better ways to detect and predict these conditions in people at risk.
People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often report that time feels strange to them—either moving too fast, too slow, or fragmented. Understanding these time-perception differences could help doctors predict who might develop psychosis earlier and improve treatment approaches.
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You will attend two sessions where you'll use virtual reality headsets to play specially designed games. In these games, you'll be asked to detect targets, estimate time durations, and react as quickly as possible while wearing a brain wave monitoring cap (EEG). The games involve virtual environments like a waiting room, a spaceship with a starfield, and tasks with distracting elements. Each session lasts a few hours, and researchers will measure your reaction times, eye movements, and brain activity throughout.
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