Neuronal Mechanisms of Learning and Utilizing Abstract Representations

The purpose of this study is to examine how memories of past experiences are used to guide behavior in novel situations through the cognitive process of abstraction. This project examines how abstract representations are learned, whether and how they support generalization to novel situations, and whether and how they support analogical reasoning.

NCT Number	NCT07454785
Lead Sponsor	Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Collaborators: University of California, Davis, Barrow Neurological Institute, Columbia University, University of California, Los Angeles, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Conditions	Epilepsy Intractable
Enrollment	114 participants
Start Date	2026-03-30
Primary Completion	2028-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-03