Brain zaps may unlock secrets of memory
NCT ID NCT06252532
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how electrical stimulation of the brain affects working memory in 50 people with epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted. Participants perform a memory task while receiving different types of stimulation. The goal is to understand brain rhythms and improve future therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Direct cortical stimulation (CereStim M96 device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal which types of brain stimulation best improve working memory, potentially guiding treatments for memory disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 50 participants. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are unlikely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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