Scientists map the Brain's electrical signatures to build a healthy reference range
NCT ID NCT06677424
First seen Sep 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are measuring how healthy brains respond to sounds and words using the NeuroCatch Platform 2, a portable device that records electrical brain activity. The study aims to build a reference database showing the normal range of these brain responses across different ages and sexes. Healthy volunteers aged 6 and older receive one brain scan while seated and focused. The goal is to help doctors compare an individual's brain response to a broad healthy group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- NeuroCatch Platform 2, a portable EEG and event-related potential brain monitoring device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, doctors could compare a person's brain response to a healthy reference range, which may help spot brain function changes earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This study only builds a reference database from healthy volunteers. It does not test whether the device improves diagnosis or treatment, and the results may not apply to people with neurological conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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224 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
INCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Any sex, at least 6 years of age or older 2. Able to understand the informed consent/assent form (in English), study procedures and willing to participate in study; participants under 19 must also have a parent/guardian who is able to understand and provide informed consent on their behalf. 3. Able to remain seated and focused for 7 minutes 4. In good health with no history of clinically relevant neurological illness or injury EXCLUSION CRITERIA 1. Requires the use of hearing aids or a cochlear implant, diagnosed with tinnitus that is currently active, or has temporary damage to hearing (e.g., punctured ear drum). Or unable to detect a 740Hz tone played at 85dB in both ears. 2. Implanted pacemaker or other electrical stimulator(s) 3. Metal or plastic implants in the skull, excluding dental/facial implants. 4. Not native-level in English 5. Previous exposure to the NeuroCatch® Platform 2 audio sequences in the last 3 months 6. History of clinically relevant neurological disorders or injury (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, etc.) 7. History of chronic pain or chronic headache disorders (e.g. migraine, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, etc.) 8. Currently diagnosed with any sleeping disorders (e.g. sleep apnea, hypersomnia, insomnia, parasomnia, etc.) 9. Diagnosed with any memory disorders. 10. History of clinically relevant major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.) 11. History of alcohol or substance misuse that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may impact brain function 12. Use of medications that affect brain function (e.g., antiepileptic drugs, antipsychotics, stimulants, etc.) 13. Serious medical conditions affecting brain functions (e.g., stroke, brain tumor, neurodegenerative diseases, etc.) 14. Undergoing chemotherapy or any form of intensive long-term therapy that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may impact brain function. 15. Unhealthy scalp (e.g., apparent open wounds and/or bruised or weakened skin) 16. Allergy to EEG gel
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre for Neurology Studies, 13761 96 Ave, Unit 1004
Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 0E8, Canada
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