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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital
Toulouse, 31000, France
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