Does the excitability of the motor cortex vary amongst individuals?

This study aims to investigate the variability of motor cortex excitability in a diverse cohort of young, healthy adults using non-invasive brain stimulation.

Data collection will be completed in a single session per participant, taking approximately 60-90 minutes, and will be undertaken at St Lucia.

Eligibility 

To be eligible you must be:

• Aged between 18-35 years
• Right-handed
• No history of epilepsy
• No metal in skull or implantable devices (eg. Medication pumps or cochlear implant) and not currently taking any anti-depressant, antipsychotic or anticonvulsant medications.

Participant benefits 

All participants will receive a $20 gift voucher per hour.

Register your interest 

Please email Imogen Bone (imogen.bone@uq.net.au) for further information.

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2021/HE001488]