Testing brain stimulation for hard-to-control seizures
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses a non-invasive device to apply mild electrical stimulation to the brain (tDCS) for people whose seizures continue despite multiple medications. It aims to see if this can help stop the seizure activity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with refractory status epilepticus (seizures that don't stop after two or more anti-seizure medicines and at least one anesthetic).
- You can have EEG monitoring (a test that records brain activity).
- You or a family member can sign a consent form agreeing to join the trial.
- You do not have unstable vital signs (like very low blood pressure, slow heart rate, or low oxygen).
- You do not have a severe skull injury, skull defect, or metal or electronic implants in your head or body (like a pacemaker or vagus nerve stimulator).
- You are not pregnant.
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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