Understanding Our Attention Using Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation and Dopamine

This study is designed to help us better understand the mechanisms underlying how individuals direct their attention and what they are thinking about. 

The research will use a form of non-invasive brain stimulation known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and a dopamine precursor medication, Levodopa.

Participation involves a single 2.5 hour session at the St Lucia campus.

Eligibility 

• Right-handed
• Aged 18-40 years
• Have English as your first language, or fluency equivalent
• That you have not received brain stimulation 48hrs prior to the session
• That you have normal/corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
• Not taking psychoactive medications
• Not taking blood pressure medications
• No current asthma or diabetes diagnoses
• No psychiatric or neurological diagnosis (e.g., depression, bipolar, epilepsy)
• No history of epilepsy or other brain conditions

Participant benefits

Participants will be reimbursed with $50 cash.

Register your interest 

For more information, please visit the link below or email Tara Rasmussen at: t.rasmussen@uq.net.au

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2021/HE002408].