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RePer-AGE: Reorganization of Visuo-cognitive Functions Based on Peripheral Vision With Aging

NCT07727369 · tracked via the Priya Life Science France tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-09-01
Last updated
2026-07-27

Condition(s) studied

AgingVisual PerceptionCognition

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Psychophysical visual recognition tasksOphthalmological assessmentFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Psychophysical visual recognition tasks: Computerized visual recognition tasks assessing the respective contributions of central and peripheral vision to scene recognition and predictive visual processing.

Ophthalmological assessment: Ophthalmological examinations including retinal sensitivity (Humphrey automated perimetry) and low-luminance visual acuity.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): Functional MRI performed during psychophysical visual recognition tasks to assess brain activity associated with visual recognition and predictive visual processing.

Study summary

The RePer-AGE study investigates how central and peripheral vision contribute to visual recognition and how these mechanisms change with normal aging. The study is based on the hypothesis that peripheral vision provides rapid global information that supports visual recognition through predictive mechanisms. Healthy young adults (18-30 years) and older adults (60-85 years) will undergo visual psychophysical testing, ophthalmological examinations, and, for a subset of participants, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The results are expected to improve our understanding of age-related changes in visuo-cognitive functions and provide reference data for future studies on age-related visual disorders.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy young adults aged 18 to 30 years or healthy older adults aged 60 to 85 years. * Normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity. * No ophthalmological disease affecting visual function. * For participants aged 60 years or older: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥23. * Affiliated with a national health insurance system. * Written informed consent. Non inclusion Criteria: * Individuals protected under French regulations governing research involving human participants. * Employees or individuals under the direct authority of the investigators. * History of neurological or psychiatric disorders likely to affect visual or cognitive functions. * Current treatment likely to alter visual function or vigilance. * MRI contraindications (metallic implants, pacemaker, severe claustrophobia, or other MRI safety contraindications) for participation in the MRI arm only.

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Behavioral performance during scene categorization tasks — Baseline (single experimental session)
    Behavioral performance will be assessed using accuracy and response time during computerized scene categorization tasks evaluating (1) central versus peripheral vision (EXC paradigm) and (2) semantic congruency between peripheral and central vision (VPC paradigm). Comparisons will be performed between young and older adults.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
CHU Grenoble Alpes Grenoble Isère
Official registry record

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