Understanding how the brain perceives and executes actions
Neural Circuits for Action Perception
This study is trying to see how the brains of people with hard-to-treat epilepsy recognize and carry out movements by comparing their brain activity when they do actions versus when they watch someone else do them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Boston Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT05507320 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the neural mechanisms involved in recognizing and executing actions in individuals with pharmacologically intractable epilepsy. Participants will engage in tasks where they either perform movements or observe an actor performing movements, focusing on different types of actions and grips. The study aims to compare the neural circuits activated during these two processes to enhance our understanding of action perception and execution.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals with pharmacologically intractable epilepsy.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have epilepsy or those whose condition is well-controlled with medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved therapeutic strategies for patients with epilepsy by enhancing our understanding of brain function related to action perception.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on action perception exist, this specific approach focusing on epilepsy is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with pharmacologically intractable epilepsy Exclusion Criteria: * Any situation that may put the patient at risk
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriel Kreiman, PhD — Chb
- Study coordinator: Gabriel Kreiman, PhD
- Email: gabriel.kreiman@tch.harvard.edu
- Phone: 6179192530
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.