Studies brain thalamus areas in people with epilepsy and memory
Studies how brain thalamus regions connect and affect seizures and memory in adults with epilepsy.
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Registry title: Human Thalamus in Propagation of Temporal Lobe Seizures and Memory Formation
Key facts
- Where
- Stanford, United StatesSee the site
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- Are you between 18 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07226908, who can take part
Where in United States
- Stanford HospitalStanford, United StatesNo longer taking part
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- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Stanford University
- Trial code
- NCT07226908
- Record updated
- 12 November 2025
- Original description
The goal of the study is to examine how two key subregions of the human thalamus (ANT and PLV) are connected with other brain structures (Aim 1), how seizures involve the two thalamic subregions differently and how the map of cortico-thalamic ictal propagation matches the intrinsic connectivity maps identified in the same individuals (Aim 2), and the effect of ANT and PLV stimulations on memory formation (Aim 3).Read full original descriptionShow less
Human Thalamus in Propagation of Temporal Lobe Seizures and Memory Formation
The goal of the study is to examine how two key subregions of the human thalamus (ANT and PLV) are connected with other brain structures (Aim 1), how seizures involve the two thalamic subregions differently and how the map of cortico-thalamic ictal propagation matches the intrinsic connectivity maps identified in the same individuals (Aim 2), and the effect of ANT and PLV stimulations on memory formation (Aim 3).
Inclusion: No medical or surgical contraindication to electrode implantation; Patient capable of understanding the scope of our project or signing informed consent independently.
Exclusion: Unable to provide informed consent.