Testing whether brain stimulation improves memory in epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial looks at ways to improve memory by targeting specific deep brain areas in people with epilepsy. You may be eligible if you are already scheduled for long-term video monitoring with implanted depth electrodes in the memory-related regions (amygdala, hippocampus, and nearby areas).
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Who can take part
- Be able to understand and speak English
- Be able to give informed consent (agree to take part after learning about the study)
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy
- Be scheduled for long-term in-hospital video monitoring to map where seizures start
- Have implanted depth electrodes in the left or right amygdala, hippocampus, and nearby memory-related cortex areas
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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