Studying the Neuronal Basis of Human Social Cognition

Description

This proposal aims to study the role that the dorsal prefrontal cortex plays in human social cognition.

Conditions

Neurosciences

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Study overview

This proposal aims to study the role that the dorsal prefrontal cortex plays in human social cognition.

An Integrated Single-neuronal, Population-, Local Network- and Stimulation-based Prefrontal Investigation of Human Social Cognition

Studying the Neuronal Basis of Human Social Cognition

Condition
Neurosciences
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Providence

Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. 18 years old or older
  • 2. patients able to give informed consent
  • 1. Children under 18
  • 2. Significant co-morbidities
  • 3. Claustrophobia or general anxiety that may impact intraoperative testing
  • 4. Use of CNS-active medications including stimulants and antipsychotics which may alter
  • 5. Pregnancy
  • 6. Operative events that will require expedition of the surgery.
  • 7. Poor tolerance of testing by the patient
  • 8. Increased abnormal cortical excitability
  • 9. Necessity to administer drugs that will interfere with mapping

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Ziv Williams, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2026-06-01