Neuronal Mechanisms of Human Episodic Memory

Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Epilepsy Intractable

In brief

The purpose the research is to better understand how the human brain accomplishes the basic cognitive tasks of learning new information, recalling stored information, and making decisions or choices about presented information. These investigations are critical to better understand human cognition and to design treatments for disorders of learning and memory.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04500119

Run by

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

People needed

200

Starts

2020-08-12

Expected to finish

2026-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-09

Who can join

Age: 13 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Intractable epilepsy, undergoing invasive monitoring
• Age ≥13
• Full Scale Intelligence Quotient > 70
• Ability to comprehend and perform simple behavioral tasks by pressing buttons on laptop computer in response to questions.

You may not qualify if…

• Determination by clinicians and investigators that a patient is unable to complete the behavioral tasks required for the protocol due to either cognitive limits, psychological limits, or pain.

Where it is running

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States

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