Sleep study in people with focal epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies how sleep patterns relate to thinking and memory in people with focal epilepsy. It may help researchers understand what sleep changes could support brain function in epilepsy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You have focal epilepsy (seizures that start in one area of the brain)
- You can understand instructions and fully participate in study activities
- You do not have another major brain or nervous system condition that could affect thinking
- You are not currently taking medicines that can strongly affect thinking or memory
- You do not have severe sleep apnea (a serious breathing problem during sleep)
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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