EMU (Epilepsy)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to learn more about how brain cell activity guides memory and navigation.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Children and adults ages 12-65 who:
  • Are diagnosed with epilepsy
  • Are receiving care in the epilepsy monitoring unit and have brain electrodes placed, or soon to be placed
  • Are able to perform movement and navigation tasks
For more information, contact the study team at claudia.pamanes@duke.edu.

Age Range

12-65

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you or your child chooses to join this study, you/they will participate while getting care at the epilepsy monitoring unit. During your/their time in the unit, we will ask you to take part in 1-2 experimental sessions. Each session will last between 30-90 minutes.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays
Weekends

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Single Neuron Investigation of Human Naturalistic Behavior

Principal Investigator

Nanthia
Ward

Protocol Number

PRO00118015

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment