Clinical trials · Minnesota
Epilepsy clinical trials in Minnesota
We’re tracking 17 recruiting epilepsy studies with a site in Minnesota — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Minnesota
- NCT07110454Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study for epilepsy monitoring implant
This study follows people who previously enrolled in the DETECT study and had a Minder device implanted to monitor brain activity. The goal is to see how the device performs over a longer period of time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT05673915Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests whether noninvasive brain stimulation (using gentle electrical current through the scalp) can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that has not responded to at least two anti-seizure medicines. If you qualify, you’d also be asked to keep track of seizures in a diary during the study.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 6 years+ - NCT07110337Recruiting
Diagnosing epilepsy to help guide treatment
This trial tests a new device to help diagnose epilepsy in people whose previous EEG brain monitoring did not give clear answers. If you have drug-resistant epilepsy with at least one seizure a month on average, this study may help find better treatment options.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT07012148Recruiting
Seizure forecasting with EEG and wearables for epilepsy
This study tests a wearable device that records brain waves to help predict and track seizures in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. It may help you better understand your seizure patterns and reduce uncertainty.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT07219407RecruitingPhase 2
Long-term safety study of RAP-219 for focal seizures
This study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of RAP-219, an investigative medication for focal epilepsy. It is for people who already completed an earlier study of RAP-219, have a type of epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard medicines, and use a surgically implanted brain device (RNS system) to help manage seizures.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT05608408Recruiting
Preserving Memory in People With Epilepsy Using Brain Stimulation
This study tests a type of brain stimulation in people with epilepsy to see if it can help preserve memory. Researchers will compare memory and brain effects over time to understand whether stimulation changes memory outcomes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT05290610Recruiting
Brain stimulation mapping during epilepsy surgery planning
This study uses a special kind of brain recording with stimulation to better map seizure activity while you are already having monitoring for epilepsy surgery. It may help doctors understand how to plan safer, more effective treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05493722RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Adjusting deep brain stimulator settings for hard-to-control seizures
This early-phase study tests whether changing your deep brain stimulator settings can improve seizure control in people whose epilepsy is not helped by usual treatments. It is mainly for patients who already have the stimulator placed.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06132893RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing BHV-7000 for hard-to-control focal seizures in adults
This study tests a new medicine called BHV-7000 for adults whose focal seizures (starting in one part of the brain) are not controlled by current treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce seizures safely.
Roseville, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT05718817Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of XEN1101 for people with epilepsy
This study gives XEN1101 in an open-label way (everyone knows they’re getting the drug) to people who finished earlier epilepsy studies. It aims to see how the treatment continues to work and whether it’s safe over the long term.
Burnsville, MinnesotaAges 12 years+ - NCT02824822Recruiting
Genetic test study for heart rhythm risk in people with seizures
This study checks whether genetic markers are linked to heart rhythm problems in people with epilepsy or seizure-related events, and in some close relatives. It may help doctors better spot who is at risk for dangerous heart rhythm issues.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–50 - NCT06700356Recruiting
Can a brain stimulator detect seizures in the thalamus?
This study tests whether a special brain stimulator (already implanted in some people with epilepsy) can detect seizures in the thalamus. It may help improve seizure monitoring without extra surgery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06016686RecruitingPhase 1
Recording nerve signals from the vagus nerve in awake humans
This study tests a new way to listen to the vagus nerve in awake people. It may help understand how the nerve controls body functions like heart rate and digestion.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–40 - NCT06038929Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation and stomach function study
This study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects how your stomach works, like emptying and stretching. It may help researchers understand the digestive side effects of VNS in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06617845Recruiting
Optimizing brain stimulation for epilepsy
This study aims to find the best settings for brain stimulation devices already implanted in patients with epilepsy. It may help improve seizure control by adjusting how the device works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 6 years+ - NCT06934356Recruiting
Awareness and brain arousal study
This study looks at how your brain becomes aware of things—like sounds and images—by measuring pupil size and brain activity. Healthy people may have an MRI; epilepsy patients with special brain electrodes already implanted can also join a part of the study.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 13 years+ - NCT06443463Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Long-term safety of BHV-7000 in epilepsy
This study checks the long-term safety of BHV-7000 for people who already completed an earlier trial with this drug. You keep taking the same medicine while doctors watch for any side effects over time.
Roseville, MinnesotaAges 18–75
Epilepsy trials by city in Minnesota
Where these studies are running in Minnesota
Institutions with a site for the recruiting epilepsy studies listed above.
- Mayo Clinic · 11 studies
- University of Minnesota · 5 studies
- Minnesota Epilepsy Group · 2 studies
- Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
What taking part in a epilepsy study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Epilepsy trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there epilepsy clinical trials in Minnesota?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting epilepsy studies with a site in Minnesota, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a epilepsy study in Minnesota?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Minnesota to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Minnesota, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a epilepsy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New epilepsy studies open in Minnesota regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.