Plain-English translation of NCT07580183 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.
Researchers at UC Davis are studying how memory functions in people with focal epilepsy, particularly those considering or having had epilepsy surgery. This study uses virtual reality memory tasks, brain imaging, and specialized brain recordings to understand which brain areas control different types of memory. The goal is to help doctors better predict and protect memory function during epilepsy surgery.
Many people with temporal lobe epilepsy report memory problems that standard memory tests don't capture. This research aims to develop more accurate ways to measure memory and understand which brain areas are most important for memory, so surgeons can better protect memory when removing brain tissue to stop seizures.
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Depending on which part of the study you join, you may complete a virtual reality memory task (exploring scenes on a computer), undergo brain imaging like an MRI scan, or have memory testing by a specialist. Some participants will have brain recordings through electrodes placed during a clinically necessary procedure for seizure monitoring. The study takes place at UC Davis Medical Center or Emory University, and most testing sessions last 1–2 hours.
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