Clinical trial for Epilepsy
Official title Mapping of Human Cognition
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05989893
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether brain scans can show where important thinking, language, and movement areas are in people with epilepsy or brain tumors.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have epilepsy or a brain tumor and are willing to have brain scans and small electrodes placed on your brain.
- What's involved
- You would have brain scans that show activity while you do tasks, and you would have tiny electrodes put on or inside your brain to map how it works. The team will look at the data to find important brain areas.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- patients with medically refractory epilepsy who are scheduled to undergo or have previously undergone placement of sub-dural electrodes (including...
- patients with epilepsy, brain tumors or cortically based vascular malformations (cavernous malformations or arterio-venous malformations) with...
- proficiency in English
You likely can't join if
- Gross structural abnormalities (large hamartomata, tumors, large vascular malformations, very large diffuse malformations of cortical development)...
- Unable to participate in testing due to impaired cognition or mental retardation.
- Cardiac pacemakers, intracranial aneurysm clips, or other potentially mobile implanted metallic devices
- Patients with claustrophobia who cannot undergo an MRI scan without sedation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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