Scientists zap brains to understand feelings

NCT ID NCT05292183

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study involved 16 adults with epilepsy who already had brain electrodes placed for surgery. Researchers used mild, painless electrical stimulation to see if it could change how the brain processes positive, negative, or neutral images. The goal was to learn more about brain areas involved in emotions, which could help develop future treatments for conditions like PTSD and memory loss.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03776, United States

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