Understanding how the brain forms memories in real-world settings
Capturing Autobiographical Memory Formation in People Moving Through Real-World Spaces Using Synchronized Wearables and Intracranial Recordings of EEG
This study is trying to understand how people with epilepsy form and remember personal memories by using a smartphone app and sensors to track their daily experiences and brain activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Trial ID | NCT06883981 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop innovative methods for integrating various data streams with invasive neural recordings to explore how autobiographical memories are formed and retrieved in individuals with epilepsy. Participants will use a smartphone app to log their real-world experiences while wearing sensors that capture behavioral, physiological, and environmental data. By synchronizing these multimodal data streams, researchers hope to gain insights into the cognitive and neural mechanisms of memory in naturalistic contexts, ultimately informing neuromodulation strategies for memory enhancement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with implanted neurostimulation devices for epilepsy treatment and healthy to minor cognitive impairment.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 18 years or those with more than minor cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of memory-related issues in patients with epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of multimodal data with invasive neural recordings is a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in understanding memory processes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * healthy to minor cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: * younger than 18 years of age * more than minor cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
Salt Lake City, Utah
- Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alireza Kazemi, PhD
- Email: alireza.kazemi@utah.edu
- Phone: 5303040970
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.