Deep brain stimulation for severe familial myoclonus epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of a deep brain area (the VIM) can reduce tremors and seizures that haven't responded to medication. It's for adults with a rare inherited form of epilepsy and myoclonus.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 70 years old.
- You have a rare inherited condition called Refractory Familial Cortical Myoclonus with Epilepsy (FCMTE), meaning your tremors and/or seizures have not improved much despite taking medication.
- Your tremors and seizures make work or daily life very difficult.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study rules, including follow-up visits.
- You do not have any metal implants in your head (like aneurysm clips or a cochlear implant) – unless it is a vagus nerve stimulator that has been stable for at least 3 months.
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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