Sleep and wake brain activity in epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works during sleep and waking hours in people with epilepsy that does not respond to medication. It uses a special brain recording method called SEEG to help understand seizures and plan potential surgery.
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Who can take part
- Have epilepsy that is not controlled by medication and affects one area of the brain
- Your doctor has recommended a test called SEEG to check your brain activity before possible surgery
- You are able to stay in a hospital monitoring unit for several days for brain recordings
- You agree to take part in 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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