Virtual tours may help spare memory in epilepsy surgery
NCT ID NCT07580183
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores how the brain recognizes and remembers places, using virtual tours and brain recordings in people with epilepsy. Researchers aim to map the brain regions critical for spatial memory, so surgeons can avoid them during epilepsy surgery. Over 600 participants, including epilepsy patients and healthy volunteers, will complete memory tasks while their brain activity is measured. The goal is to reduce memory loss after surgery by better understanding the brain's memory circuits.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors predict and prevent memory problems after epilepsy surgery, leading to better cognitive outcomes for patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve memory, and results from brain recordings may not translate into practical surgical changes.
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Emory University Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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UC Davis Medical Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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