Clinical trial for Epilepsy
Official title Subcortical Arousal in Perceptual Awareness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06934356
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to learn how brain signals and eye movements relate to awareness. It compares healthy volunteers with people who have epilepsy.
- Who it's for
- Healthy adults and adults with epilepsy who can participate in brain scans and eye tests.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo brain imaging (fMRI) or brain recordings, eye tracking, and behavioral tests. Epilepsy patients may also receive brain stimulation.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several visits, including imaging or recording sessions and eye/behavior tests, over a few weeks to months.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 13 and older
You may be able to join if
- A. The following are the inclusion/
You likely can't join if
- Inclusion: (1) normal vision with or without the use of corrective lenses; (2) normal hearing not needing an assistive hearing device.
- Exclusion: (1) past history of diagnosis of a psychiatric or neurologic disease; (2) current psychiatric or neurologic disease
- Inclusion: (1) normal vision with or without the use of corrective lenses
- Exclusion: (1) severe vision impairment even with correction preventing ability to see stimuli (prevents accurate pupil and eye gaze measurements)
- Inclusion: (1) normal vision with or without the use of corrective lenses
- Exclusion: (1) severe vision impairment even with correction preventing ability to see stimuli (prevents accurate pupil and eye gaze measurements)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Kansas City, Kansas, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- 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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 13 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Kansas City, Kansas, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Rochester, Minnesota, United States; Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States and 1 more location. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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