Brain study reveals secrets of speech flexibility

NCT ID NCT05209386

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how the brain's temporal lobe processes speech sounds in 48 epilepsy patients who already had electrodes implanted for medical reasons. Researchers measured brain activity while participants listened to speech sounds with varying features like voice timing and pitch. The goal was to understand how the brain adapts to different listening conditions, not to treat or cure epilepsy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

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