Can a brain stimulator detect seizures in the thalamus?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special brain stimulator (already implanted in some people with epilepsy) can detect seizures in the thalamus. It may help improve seizure monitoring without extra surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You already have a Medtronic Percept™ DBS system (a brain stimulator that records brain activity) implanted for epilepsy.
- You can understand the study and follow its procedures for the whole time.
- You are not pregnant (if applicable).
- You do not have current drug or alcohol use that would interfere with 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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