Recording brain activity during thinking, memory and reasoning tasks
Records brain activity during memory and thinking tasks in adults with memory or attention problems.
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Registry title: Investigating Dynamic Interactions in Distributed Cognitive Control Networks
Key facts
- Where
- Birmingham, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Trial code
- NCT05927974
- Record updated
- 29 April 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Investigating Dynamic Interactions in Distributed Cognitive Control Networks
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.
Inclusion: 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.
Exclusion: Major medical or surgical complication; Age younger than 18; Inability to provide full and informed consent; Are not physically able to participate in study-related activities.