New brain scanner could see thoughts more clearly
NCT ID NCT04950309
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new type of sensor (OPM) that measures the tiny magnetic fields produced by brain activity. Researchers want to see if it can pinpoint brain activity more accurately than current technology. About 75 healthy adults aged 18-65 will do tasks like listening to sounds or feeling puffs of air while their brain activity is recorded.
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 could lead to better brain imaging tools for research and diagnosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early device characterization study in healthy people, not a treatment trial. It may not translate to clinical use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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