Stem cells plus brain stimulation for epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial is testing if injecting stem cells from a donor during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery can help control seizures better than DBS alone. It is for adults with epilepsy that does not respond to medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have epilepsy that does not get better with at least two seizure medicines.
- You are planning to get deep brain stimulation surgery.
- You have not had brain surgery for epilepsy before.
- You do not have a history of cancer that is not in remission for at least 5 years.
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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