How the brain's memory center works in epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the hippocampus (a part of the brain important for memory) works in people with epilepsy. If you have a hard-to-treat type of epilepsy called MTLE, this research may help doctors understand memory and brain function better.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of epilepsy called mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) that doesn't get better with medication.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- English is your first language.
- You have normal or corrected vision (with glasses or contacts).
- Your epilepsy medications have been stable (no changes) for at least the past month.
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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