We are studying how the brain and muscles work together during simple hand grip exercises. By using special tools to measure brain and muscle activity, we hope to learn how giving people feedback on their body's signals can improve their muscle control. This research could help develop better treatments for people with movement problems caused by conditions like stroke.
As a participant in this study, you will be asked to attend a single visit lasting about 3 hours. During this visit, you will: Perform simple hand grip exercises using a handheld device. Wear a non-invasive cap to measure your brain activity (EEG) and small sensors to measure muscle activity (EMG). Receive feedback on your brain-muscle communication during the exercises. Undergo a safe procedure called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to assess how your brain and muscles are connected. There are no invasive procedures, and you'll have rest breaks throughout the session. Your participation will help us better understand how brain-muscle communication works, potentially leading to new treatments for movement disorders.
Up to $105
Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.
Bondurant Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Medicine)
321 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Jasper Mark
Department of Health Sciences - Physical Therapy
Behavioral or Social
Interventional
Behavior
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Brain, Head, Nervous System
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
24-1912
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