Scientists probe Brain's social wiring to tackle depression
NCT ID NCT05418894
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how the brain processes social and emotional information in people with treatment-resistant depression or epilepsy. Researchers will use special electrodes placed inside the brain to record activity while participants perform mood-related tasks. The goal is to map the brain networks involved in social-emotional function, which could lead to better treatments for mood disorders in the future.
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Baylor College of Medicine
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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