Brain electrode monitoring to plan seizure surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older and are scheduled for neurosurgery
- Your surgery includes placing electrodes inside the brain
- You will have long-term EEG monitoring for about 2 weeks
- You can understand the study risks and benefits and give informed consent
- You do not have major other brain or mental health conditions unrelated to your main seizure problem
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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