Brain study during first treatment for epilepsy or tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works during and after surgery or a first-time deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure. It may help researchers better understand thinking and brain function in people who need treatment for epilepsy or certain brain conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old
- You are having surgery for pharmacologically resistant epilepsy, a brain tumor, a brain mass, or you are getting DBS for the first time
- You can speak and understand English well
- You do not have major problems with thinking or memory
- You have never had a DBS procedure before
- You are able to understand and agree to be in the study
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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