Scientists peek inside the brain to unlock secrets of working memory

NCT ID NCT07617506

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study records brain activity from electrodes placed in the brains of epilepsy patients while they perform memory tasks. Researchers aim to understand how brain cells work together to hold and use information in the short term. The goal is to find new ways to diagnose and treat memory disorders.

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 point toward new ways to diagnose or treat memory disorders, such as using brain stimulation.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with only 100 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Memory Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MEMORY DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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