Understanding how the brain navigates in real-world environments

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to explore the neural mechanisms involved in spatial navigation by utilizing deep brain recordings and stimulation during various memory tasks in virtual reality, augmented reality, and real-world settings. Participants will engage in tasks that assess cognitive and behavioral factors influencing deep brain activity. The research will focus on how memory-enhancing deep brain stimulation can affect navigation performance and memory recall.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older and has undergone RNS system placement
* Willing to provide informed consent and participate the study
* Ability to read and write English fluently

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwilling to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• University of California, Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• Duke University
  Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nanthia Suthana, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
• Study coordinator: Aaron Halvorsen, PhD
• Email: suthanalab@duke.edu
• Phone: 9196812577

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.