Status:
RECRUITING
Neural Mechanisms of Spatial Representations Beyond the Self
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University Charles River Campus
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Conditions:
Epilepsy Intractable
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Spatial navigation is a fundamental human behavior, and deficits in navigational functions are among the hallmark symptoms of severe neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Understanding h...
Detailed Description
This research study is based upon a unique opportunity to work with neurosurgical patients, who already have electrodes implanted in deep brain structures for clinical reasons (i.e., for the monitorin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- All DSM-V Axis I and II disorders other than nicotine-dependence
- History of brain damage
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 6 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05406349
Start Date
August 6 2022
End Date
April 30 2027
Last Update
March 14 2025
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215