Neural Correlates of Psychiatric Disorders
Purpose
This ClincialTrials.gov record originally corresponded to the protocol approved under IRB # 202370. The study was expanded to include stimulation and recordings approved under new IRB #211037. The participant data originally acquired from IRB# 202370 will be included in this new record: This study seeks to better understand the neural activity underlying neuro cognitive disorders. Resting state local field potential recordings will be collected from medically refractory epilepsy patients implanted with depth electrodes for seizure localization, and metrics of neural activity will be correlated with psychiatric symptoms as measured from questionnaires. Subjects will also participate in neuro cognitive tasks while neural recordings are performed, and/or receive neural stimulation through implanted depth electrodes. A better understanding of disordered neural activity underlying neuropsychiatric disorders may additionally contribute to novel methods for diagnosing, treating, and preventing these diseases.
Conditions
- Psychiatric Disorder
- Memory Disorders
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Undergoing SEEG monitoring at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - At least 18 years of age - English speaking
Exclusion Criteria
- Age <18 - Not able to complete questionnaires (e.g., unable to comprehend instructions or follow directions)
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Cross-Sectional
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy patients | All participants will be patients with medically refractory epilepsy undergoing depth electrode placement for seizure localization. For this study participants will complete psychiatric questionnaires measuring depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and impulsivity, and EEG recordings will be collected from the depth electrodes while subjects rest quietly. Some subjects will also participate in neuro cognitive tasks while neural recordings/stimulation are performed. |
Recruiting Locations
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Sarah Bick, MD
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center