Plain-English translation of NCT05339438 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether new types of brain imaging (called functional MRI) can better map the areas of your brain that control important functions like naming objects and recognizing faces. If you have drug-resistant epilepsy in your temporal lobe and are considering surgery, these scans could help your doctors predict whether the operation might affect your memory or language abilities.
Current imaging methods sometimes miss important parts of the brain or require invasive procedures. This study aims to develop better, non-invasive ways to predict how surgery might affect your thinking and memory, so doctors can make safer decisions and you can have realistic expectations about your recovery.
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If you qualify, you would undergo advanced brain imaging scans (MRI) designed to map the specific areas of your brain that handle language, memory, and face recognition. The study compares patients with temporal lobe epilepsy to healthy volunteers, so researchers can develop better imaging protocols. You would need to be able to follow instructions and remain still during the scans, which typically take about an hour.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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