Adjusting deep brain stimulator settings for hard-to-control seizures
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This early-phase study tests whether changing your deep brain stimulator settings can improve seizure control in people whose epilepsy is not helped by usual treatments. It is mainly for patients who already have the stimulator placed.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that has not responded to standard treatments
- You already have a deep brain stimulator (DBS) device in place
- Your study team does not consider you to have severe dementia
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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