How the brain processes smell in epilepsy surgery patients
This study tests how your brain processes smells, using special recordings during brain surgery for epilepsy. It could help us understand how the brain handles odors.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 65 years old.
- You speak English.
- You are having brain surgery to treat epilepsy that hasn't been helped by medication.
Quick eligibility check
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