studying brain tissue from epilepsy surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study collects brain tissue from people with epilepsy that is not controlled by medication, during their planned surgery. Researchers will study the tissue to better understand epilepsy and improve treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have focal epilepsy that doesn't respond to medications (drug-resistant).
- You are in the hospital for presurgical tests or epilepsy surgery.
- You or your legal representative have given permission (consent) to join the study.
- You are covered by a social security system (health insurance) in France.
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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