Neural Mechanisms of Spatial Representations Beyond the Self

Launched by BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS · Jun 1, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the brain helps us understand where we and others are in space, which is important for everyday activities like navigating through a crowd or recognizing where someone is standing. Researchers want to learn more about the brain's mechanisms for tracking not just our own movement, but also the movement of other people and objects around us. To do this, they will record brain activity from individuals who have special devices implanted to help treat their epilepsy, allowing them to observe how the brain works during natural movements and interactions in real life.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between 18 and 70 years old, have clear vision and hearing for testing, and have had a depth electrode placed in their brain as part of their epilepsy treatment. Unfortunately, people with certain mental health conditions or a history of brain injury cannot take part in the trial. If you qualify and decide to join, you will help researchers gain valuable insights into how we perceive and navigate space, which could lead to better treatments for conditions like epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 Criteria:
• • All DSM-V Axis I and II disorders other than nicotine-dependence
• • History of brain damage