Clinical trials
Epilepsy Intractable clinical trials
Below are recruiting epilepsy intractable clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 14 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07014592Recruiting
Brain activity study in drug-resistant epilepsy patients
This study looks at brain activity in people with epilepsy that does not get better with medicine. Researchers want to record your brain's electrical responses during surgery for your seizures to learn more about how epilepsy works.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 22–75 - NCT07580183Recruiting
Memory and Brain Function in Epilepsy Surgery
This study examines how the brain recognizes spatial scenes (like rooms or landscapes) in people with epilepsy who may have surgery. Researchers want to understand memory patterns before and after surgery to help predict outcomes.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT01273129Recruiting
Surgery for epilepsy that medicines cannot control
This trial looks at using brain surgery to treat epilepsy that does not improve with usual medicines, or epilepsy caused by a brain tumor. It may help some people reduce seizures if surgery is appropriate for their situation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–99 - NCT04649008RecruitingEarly Phase 1
MRI and brain electrodes to map epilepsy areas
This early study looks at how MRI scans and implanted brain electrodes (intracranial EEG) can pinpoint where seizures start, especially in the temporal (side) lobe. It may help doctors better localize seizure sources for people whose seizures don’t respond well to medications.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02846272Recruiting
Brain scans in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy
This study uses special brain imaging to look at how brain cells and networks work in children with intractable, or hard-to-treat, epilepsy. The goal is to connect the scan findings with what’s found in clinical evaluation to better understand the condition.
Houston, TexasAges birth–18 years - NCT05273970Enrolling by invitation
Brain recording study during electrode surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study uses special brain recordings done during electrode implantation to better understand brain activity in people whose symptoms are hard to control with medications. The goal is to help doctors improve how they evaluate and treat certain brain or nerve conditions.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT05406349Recruiting
Study of brain activity for space memory using epilepsy implants
This study looks at how your brain represents locations in space, including how it relates to you (beyond your “self”). It uses special epilepsy-related implants or procedures to record brain activity, which may help researchers understand spatial thinking.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT05600738Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation to treat epilepsy
This trial studies how adding or using deep brain stimulation devices affects people with epilepsy. It may help researchers understand which outcomes improve when these implanted devices are used.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06545643Recruiting
Sleep-sensitive seizure risk test with wearable EEG
This study uses a comfortable headband to track your sleep and brain activity. It may help better understand when seizures are likely to happen.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07454785Enrolling by invitation
How the brain learns new patterns
This study looks at how the brain learns and uses patterns. If you have epilepsy that requires brain monitoring, you may be able to join and help researchers understand memory and thinking.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06489561Enrolling by invitation
Brain activity study for epilepsy patients
This study looks at how your brain makes decisions. It involves pressing buttons on a laptop while your brain activity is recorded. The goal is to understand how the brain works in people with epilepsy.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06138808Enrolling by invitation
5-sense score validation for epilepsy surgery
This study is for people with epilepsy who are being considered for brain surgery but cannot have a direct surgical approach. It tests a new scoring method (5-SENSE) that uses non-invasive tests like MRI and EEG to see if it can help doctors make better surgery decisions.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 15 years+ - NCT04500119Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain activity during memory tasks in epilepsy
This study looks at how brain cells work during a simple memory task in people with hard-to-control epilepsy who are being monitored in the hospital. You may help researchers understand the brain mechanisms of memory, which could guide better treatments in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13 years+ - NCT03702127Enrolling by invitation
Brain electrode monitoring to plan seizure surgery
This study uses electrodes placed in the brain to record brain activity for about 2 weeks with EEG monitoring. It helps doctors decide whether you may benefit from surgery to remove the seizure-causing brain area.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for epilepsy intractable?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 14 recruiting epilepsy intractable studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a epilepsy intractable trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a epilepsy intractable trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.