Investigating Dynamic Interactions in Distributed Cognitive Control Networks

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Conditions studied: Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, ADD, Depression

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05927974

Run by

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People needed

30

Starts

2023-03-27

Expected to finish

2028-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

• University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (enrolling)

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