Studying brain networks during epilepsy surgery planning
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how emotion-related brain connections change in space and over time while people with epilepsy are having surgery-related electrodes placed to find seizure sources. It may help researchers better understand brain networks and improve future treatment planning.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy and are currently at UCSF getting electrodes placed for surgery planning to locate seizure sources
- Your electrode placement covers at least two different brain “regions of interest,” not just one area
- You are willing and able to follow study instructions and complete the tasks during the study
- You can give informed consent (or your legal permission is in place if needed)
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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