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
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Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States