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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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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