Electrical stimulation of the extreme capsule for drug-resistant epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called 'extreme capsule electrical stimulation' for people with epilepsy that doesn't get better with medication. The goal is to see if delivering small electrical pulses to a specific brain area can reduce seizures.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 65 years old.
- You have epilepsy that does not respond to at least two medications and has been confirmed by advanced brain imaging to be linked to a specific area of your brain.
- You have at least 3 disabling seizures per month.
- You do not have any metal or electrical implants in your head or body (except a vagal nerve stimulator that has been stable for 3 months).
- You are not pregnant, do not have certain other serious medical or psychiatric conditions, and can understand 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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