Brain stimulation study using implanted electrodes
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a model-based way of using electrical brain stimulation in people who are having surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy or brain tumors. It uses implanted electrodes to measure brain activity and may help improve how stimulation is planned during surgical care.
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Who can take part
- You must be age 18 or older
- You must be undergoing evaluation for surgery for medication-resistant epilepsy or a brain tumor
- You must have electrodes already implanted to find where seizures start (seizure focus)
- You must be able to consent and follow study instructions and tasks
- For main analysis, you should have IQ 80 or higher and no major problems with reading, naming, or speaking
- You must not have brain damage that affects the brain areas where recordings happen
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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