Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat epilepsy
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This study tests a new type of gentle brain stimulation (HD-tDCS) to see if it can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that does not get better with standard medicines. The treatment uses a small device to send a weak electrical current to specific areas of the brain.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that hasn't been helped by at least two medications
- You are right-handed and between 18 and 50 years old
- You have no major brain or mental health problems, no head injury, and no history of alcohol or drug abuse
- You agree not to smoke, drink, get sick, or take any psychiatric drugs during the study
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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