Clinical trial for Social Influence
Official title Effects of Social Feedback on Intracranial EEG
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06975800
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether people’s opinions of their provider change the brain signals recorded during emotional and math tasks.
- Who it's for
- Adults with epilepsy who are already scheduled for brain‑electrode surgery at Dartmouth Health.
- What's involved
- While the electrodes are in place, participants will rate their doctor’s warmth and competence, then complete picture‑fear and math tasks while their brain activity is recorded.
- Time commitment
- One session during the hospital stay for electrode implantation, with no extra follow‑up visits required.
You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Patients must be between 18-65 years of age.
- Patients must have a diagnosis of refractory epilepsy undergoing intracranial EEG recording for clinical purposes.
- Patients with a legal guardian will be considered for participation if they are interested and, in the judgment of the research team, they are...
You likely can't join if
- Patient has additional neurological condition (such as stroke or dementia) or a psychiatric condition (such as active psychosis or suicidal ideation)...
- Patients are not able to provide informed consent for any reason (e.g. encephalopathic, experiencing a seizure).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Lebanon, New Hampshire, 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 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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