Brain surgeons pinpoint the 'Arrival Time' region during awake operations

NCT ID NCT04128306

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates which parts of the brain help us judge when a moving object will reach us, a skill used in daily life. Researchers test patients during awake brain surgery for tumor removal, using a simple task where they estimate when a disappearing object would have made contact. By stimulating different brain areas during the task, the team aims to create a map of the regions responsible for time-to-contact perception.

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 could reveal which brain areas are essential for timing everyday actions like catching a ball or crossing a street.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage mapping study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all people or lead to direct clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital

    Toulouse, 31000, France