Neuronal Mechanisms of Learning and Utilizing Abstract Representations

Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Epilepsy Intractable

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine how memories of past experiences are used to guide behavior in novel situations through the cognitive process of abstraction. This project examines how abstract representations are learned, whether and how they support generalization to novel situations, and whether and how they support analogical reasoning.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07454785

Run by

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

People needed

114

Starts

2026-03-30

Expected to finish

2028-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-03

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Intractable epilepsy, undergoing invasive monitoring
• Age ≥18
• 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

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.