Brain surgery mystery: how does stimulation really work?
NCT ID NCT06391294
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looks at how electrical brain stimulation affects the brain during surgeries for epilepsy or brain tumors. Researchers want to understand why this technique helps find important areas for speech and movement. About 65 adults having brain surgery will do simple tasks like reading words while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to make surgeries shorter and safer in the future.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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