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NCT06823193 The Impact of Self-processing on Mental Time Travel

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NCT ID NCT06823193
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Condition Brain Injuries, Focal
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 66 participants
Start Date 2024-12-01
Primary Completion 2026-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Mental Time Travel taskAge Estimation control taskLifeline task

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 66 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.

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Brief Summary

Mental time travel (MTT) refers to the ability to project oneself backward into the past or forward into the future to envision past and future events. This study examines the role of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) in orienting toward past and future events during MTT.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * the absence of general cognitive impairment, assessed by neuropsychological testing * the presence of a focal brain lesion will be adopted as an inclusion criterion for patients. Exclusion Criteria: * psychiatric disorders * multiple brain lesions

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Giuliana Vezzadini, MD

✉ giuliana.vezzadini@icsmaugeri.it

📞 0376-7741

Principal Investigator

Giuliana Vezzadini, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06823193 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Brain Injuries, Focal. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06823193 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06823193 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at giuliana.vezzadini@icsmaugeri.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06823193 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Castel Goffredo, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06823193 clinical trial?

NCT06823193 is sponsored by Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA. The principal investigator is Giuliana Vezzadini, MD at Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri. The trial plans to enroll 66 participants.

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