Brain's energy use during surprises revealed by new imaging
NCT ID NCT05756335
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how the brain's use of glucose and oxygen changes when processing unpredictable sights and sounds. Healthy adults aged 21-35 will undergo combined PET and fMRI scans while performing tasks with predictable or random stimuli. The goal is to understand the link between brain metabolism and sensory processing.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could improve understanding of how the brain processes unexpected sensory information, potentially informing future studies on neurological conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers, so findings may not apply to clinical populations or lead directly to treatments.
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Locations
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Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States