Investigating Dynamic Interactions in Distributed Cognitive Control Networks
Recruiting · NCT05927974 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
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What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to investigate the brain activity associated with cognitive tasks (thinking, reasoning, remembering) in order to understand how the brain works during certain tasks and to improve treatment for diseases like dementia and attention deficit disorders. Cognitive (thinking) impairment may include poor memory function, poor attention span, or psychiatric disorders (ex: ADD, depression). The investigators are interested in the brain activity related to these issues, and want to investigate changes in brain activity while we record activity from specific areas of the brain. These recordings are in addition to clinical (routine or standard of care) recordings being performed to monitor for seizures and do not impact the clinical care.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Eligible for surgery based on multi-disciplinary consensus review
- Have a diagnosis of medically-refractory epilepsy
- A minimum of 18 years of age
- Willingness to participate in the paradigms described in the protocol
Exclusion criteria
- Inability to provide full and informed consent
- Age younger than 18
- Are not physically able to participate in study-related activities
- Major medical or surgical complication
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, Alabama, United States