Sleep and seizure patterns in the epilepsy monitoring unit
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This study tracks how sleep affects seizures for people staying in a special hospital unit (EMU) before epilepsy surgery. It aims to understand the link between sleep patterns and seizure timing to improve treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 60 years old.
- You are staying in the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) to help doctors decide if surgery could stop your seizures.
- Your seizure diary shows you have about 2 to 3 seizures per week.
- You have noticed that sleep often brings on your seizures.
- You do not usually have multiple seizures in one day.
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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