Understanding how the brain processes language using advanced neural data

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 investigates the neural mechanisms underlying language processing by collecting high-quality neural data from patients with epilepsy who are undergoing intracranial monitoring. By utilizing behavioral tasks during these monitoring sessions, researchers aim to map the brain's response to various linguistic stimuli. The goal is to bridge the gap between neural data and computational models of language understanding, providing insights into how humans extract meaning from speech. This research could enhance our understanding of cognitive functions related to language.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* clinical indications to proceed with intracranial monitoring involving the left cerebral hemisphere, as determined by a multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery team
* the ability to comply with test directions and provide informed consent
* between ages 18 - 85

Exclusion Criteria:

* inability to understand or perform the task outlined in the protocol, or who are unwilling or unable to participate

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Evelina Fedorenko, PhD
• Email: evelina9@mit.edu
• Phone: 617-258-0670

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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.