NCT02189564

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.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2014

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2014

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 30, 2014

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2014

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 14, 2014

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

May 2, 2016

Status Verified

April 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

June 30, 2014

Last Update Submit

April 29, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Motor skill learning using an arc pointing task

    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

    about 10 minutes pre-training, about 10 min post training, about 24h post training

Study Arms (3)

Intrinsic reward

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Feedback about good performance

Behavioral: Feedback about good performance

Intrinsic and extrinsic reward

EXPERIMENTAL

Feedback about good performance + money

Behavioral: Feedback about good performance + money

Intrinsic reward (average performance)

EXPERIMENTAL

Feedback about random selection of trials

Behavioral: Feedback about average performance

Interventions

Intrinsic reward
Intrinsic and extrinsic reward
Intrinsic reward (average performance)

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • neurologically healthy
  • right handed

You may not qualify if:

  • Contraindications against magnetic resonance imaging
  • pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cereneo, Center For Rehabilitation and Neurology

Vitznau, Canton of Lucerne, 6354, Switzerland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Widmer M, Ziegler N, Held J, Luft A, Lutz K. Rewarding feedback promotes motor skill consolidation via striatal activity. Prog Brain Res. 2016;229:303-323. doi: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.05.006. Epub 2016 Jul 7.

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Scientific Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2014

First Posted

July 14, 2014

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion

July 1, 2014

Study Completion

April 1, 2016

Last Updated

May 2, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-04

Locations