Motor Learning, Motor Performance
Conditions
Brief summary
The effect of rewarding vs. non-rewarding feedback on acquisition of a motor skill is investigated in a single blinded parallel group design. Reward consists of performance dependent monetary reward, or of knowledge of performance in selected (above average) trials. The investigators hypothesize improved motor skill learning and higher involvement of the dopaminsrgic system under rewarding vs. non-rewarding conditions.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFeedback about good performance
BEHAVIORALFeedback about good performance + money
BEHAVIORALFeedback about average performance
Sponsors
University of Zurich
Kai Lutz, PhD
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* neurologically healthy * right handed
Exclusion criteria
* Contraindications against magnetic resonance imaging * pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Motor skill learning using an arc pointing task | about 10 minutes pre-training, about 10 min post training, about 24h post training | temporal and spacial precision in an arc pointing task will be assessed using 5 different movement speeds during the above mentioned time periods before and after a specific motor learning programm. Learning will be assessed as change from pre-training to post training |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed