Improving epilepsy control with precision deep brain stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to use deep brain stimulation (DBS) to better control seizures in people with epilepsy that hasn't improved with medication. It's a kind of brain surgery that uses a device to send electrical signals to specific areas of the brain.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that has not been controlled with medications.
- Your doctor has said you are a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
- You are able to give informed consent.
- You do not have any implanted devices that would prevent you from having an MRI scan.
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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