Scientists listen to the Brain's 'Speech Network' during surgery

NCT ID NCT04286308

Summary

This study aims to understand how the brain controls speech in people with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. Researchers will record brain activity from 80 participants while they perform speech tasks during deep brain stimulation surgery. The goal is to learn how specific brain circuits are involved in speech, which is often affected by these movement disorders.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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