Scientists wire epilepsy Patients' brains to decode memory and emotions

NCT ID NCT05529264

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study records brain electrical activity in epilepsy patients who already have electrodes implanted for surgery. Participants perform tasks like viewing pictures, recalling details, and naming objects while their brain signals are measured. The goal is to map where memory, language, emotions, and other functions occur in the brain. This is purely a knowledge-gathering study, not a treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could improve our understanding of how different parts of the brain work, potentially guiding future treatments for epilepsy and other brain disorders.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to immediate clinical applications. Results depend on complex data analysis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

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    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03776, United States

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