Status:
RECRUITING
Computational Neuroscience of Language Processing in the Human Brain
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Conditions:
Language
Epilepsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Language is a signature human cognitive skill, but the precise computations that support language understanding remain unknown. This study aims to combine high-quality human neural data obtained throu...
Detailed Description
The neural architecture of language is the foundation for the highest form of human interaction. Prior work has identified a network of frontal and temporal brain areas that selectively support langua...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- clinical indications to proceed with intracranial monitoring involving the left cerebral hemisphere, as determined by a multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery team
- the ability to comply with test directions and provide informed consent
- between ages 18 - 85
Exclusion
- inability to understand or perform the task outlined in the protocol, or who are unwilling or unable to participate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 2 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05222594
Start Date
April 2 2021
End Date
March 31 2026
Last Update
June 27 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114