Scientists map the Brain's speech decoder
NCT ID NCT05435859
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how the brain processes speech sounds to understand language. Researchers will record brain activity from people with epilepsy or brain tumors who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. Participants listen to short speech sounds while their brain signals are measured, helping scientists learn how basic sounds are linked into words and sentences.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could reveal how the brain turns sounds into words, potentially improving treatments for language disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small group of participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It aims to understand brain function, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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