Understanding Intermediate Visual Space Perception

This study, called "Intermediate Visual Space Perception," is looking for adults aged 18 to 40 with normal or corrected-to-normal vision (at least 20/20) and good stereo acuity (depth perception). The goal is to understand how our brains judge distances of objects between about 6 and 82 feet away, especially when we are moving. Researchers will use "Visual Stimuli for Space Perception" by changing visual environments, like target locations and backgrounds, and measuring how people judge distances. This will help us learn more about how our eyes and brains work together to understand space, which is important for everyday activities like walking and driving. The study aims to uncover the visual mechanisms involved in judging distance before and after movement.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 180 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.
What's involved
During the procedure, your visual mechanisms of space perception will be measured before and after self-motion, with each measurement lasting an average of 10 seconds.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Not specified.

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NCT05419713

Intermediate Visual Space Perception

Recruiting
NAAges 18–40InterventionalBasic science
University of Louisville
~180 participants
Updated 2026-05-07 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Visual Stimuli for Space Perception

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Visual mechanisms of intermediate distance space perception (distance) before and after self-motion
Measured over During procedure, an average of 10 sec.
+1 more outcome measured
Vision

NCT05419713

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • University of Louisville

    Louisville, Kentuckystudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

  • Zijiang He · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Louisville

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Adults (up to 40 years of age)
Children (18 years and older)
Normal, or corrected-to-normal, visual acuity (at least 20/20)
Stereo acuity (\<20 arc sec).

Exclusion

Self-reported history of visual and eye diseases
Physical movement restrictions.
Vulnerable populations such as pregnant women will be excluded owing to the extensive time commitment required of the subjects.
  • Visual mechanisms of intermediate distance space perception (distance) before and after self-motionDuring procedure, an average of 10 sec.

    Subjects will judge perceived distances (cm) of test targets from themselves before self-motion to establish a baseline measure. Subjects will then undergo self-motion for an average of 10 sec, and stop at a predetermined location. Then subjects will again judge the perceived distance (cm) of test targets after the self-motion. The change in perceived distance (cm) from baseline will reveal if their perception is affected by environmental factors, internal perceptual process and/or cognitive process.

  • Visual mechanisms of intermediate distance space perception (height) before and after self-motion.Druing procedure, an average of 10 sec.

    Subjects will judge perceived heights (cm) of test targets relative to the floor or ceiling before self-motion to establish a baseline measure. Subjects will then undergo self-motion for an average of 10 sec, and stop at a predetermined location. Then subjects will again judge the perceived height (cm) of test targets after the self-motion. The change in perceived height (cm) from baseline will reveal if their perception is affected by environmental factors, internal perceptual process and/or cognitive process.