Brain surgery patients help scientists decode how we smell

NCT ID NCT07386236

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at how the brain identifies different smells. Researchers will record brain activity in people having surgery for epilepsy while they smell various odors. The goal is to find patterns in brain signals that match what a person is smelling. This is an observational study, not a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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