EEG test to predict how VNS may help drug-resistant epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at an EEG brain test (with light flashing and breathing tasks) to predict whether vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) will help control seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy. It may help doctors choose the best people for VNS and better plan treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your epilepsy has not improved after trying two different anti-seizure medicines you could tolerate, taken the right way
- Your doctor is considering VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) as a treatment option for you
- You can do a 20-minute EEG recording using the study’s steps (light flashes, breathing/hyperventilation, and opening/closing eyes)
- You (or a family member/caregiver) can keep accurate seizure diaries for at least the 3 months before VNS, or you can reliably describe your seizure frequency during that time
- You can attend the regular study visits needed for VNS setting changes and study follow-up
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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