Testing epilepsy drugs with brain stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS) to measure how well epilepsy medications are working in adults with epilepsy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have epilepsy and are starting or changing an anti-seizure medication.
- You do not have any electrical implants (like a neurostimulator or drug pump) or metal implants in your head (dental work is okay).
- You do not have increased pressure inside your skull or an uncontrolled psychiatric condition.
- You do not use drugs or alcohol (cigarettes are allowed); if you are female and could be pregnant, a urine test will be done before the brain stimulation.
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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