Temporal interference therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive treatment called 'temporal interference' for people whose epilepsy seizures are not controlled by medication. It aims to reduce seizures by using low-level electrical fields to calm overactive brain cells.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 60 years old.
- Your epilepsy does not get better with medications (drug-resistant epilepsy).
- You have at least 2 seizures each month that affect your daily life.
- You do not have any metal implants in your head (except a stable vagal nerve stimulator).
- You do not have other serious health problems like bleeding disorders, severe depression, dementia, or a progressive brain disease.
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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