Brain mapping during surgery for hard-to-control epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies how the brain’s control networks work during a surgery-related procedure for people with epilepsy that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. If you qualify, you may do specific tasks while the team maps and measures brain activity to better understand and guide care.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have epilepsy that has not been controlled well with standard treatments
- Be cleared for surgery after a team reviews your case
- Be able to fully understand and sign informed consent
- Be physically able to do the study activities and tasks
- Be willing to take part in the study’s brain-mapping tasks during the protocol
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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