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Brain recordings reveal how we keep tabs on others — a window into social navigation

NCT ID NCT05406349

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how the human brain keeps track of other people as they move through a shared space. Researchers will record brain activity from epilepsy patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons, while they perform tasks that involve navigating themselves or watching someone else move. The goal is to understand the neural mechanisms behind spatial awareness of others, which could eventually shed light on navigation problems seen in Alzheimer's disease.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this work could point toward new ways to detect or treat spatial navigation deficits seen in Alzheimer's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study in a specific patient group (epilepsy), so findings may not apply to the general population. No treatment is being tested.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2022

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 and 70 years of age * Adequate visual and auditory acuity to allow neuropsychological testing * Have undergone depth electrode placement for the purpose of epilepsy evaluation/treatment OR have NeuroPace RNS System implanted for epilepsy treatment Exclusion Criteria: * All DSM-V Axis I and II disorders other than nicotine-dependence * History of brain damage

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Conditions

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Drug Resistant Epilepsy epilepsy focal epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Epilepsy intractable

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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