About this trial
Language is a signature human cognitive skill, but the precise computations that support language understanding remain unknown. This study aims to combine high-quality human neural data obtained through intracranial recordings with advances in computational modeling of human cognition to shed light on the construction and understanding of speech.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
inability to understand or perform the task outlined in the protocol, or who are unwilling or unable to participate
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Behavioral tasks during intracranial monitoring
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Collaborator