Scientists wire up brains to map memory in real time

NCT ID NCT04874220

First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain supports memory when people navigate real and virtual spaces. Researchers will record brain activity and test memory in 70 volunteers who already have a brain device (RNS system). The goal is to understand which brain signals help us remember routes and landmarks, and whether gentle brain stimulation can boost memory.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Duke University

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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  • University of California, Los Angeles

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States

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