Brain activity study in drug-resistant epilepsy patients
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at brain activity in people with epilepsy that does not get better with medicine. Researchers want to record your brain's electrical responses during surgery for your seizures to learn more about how epilepsy works.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that does not improve with medication (often called 'intractable' or 'drug-resistant' epilepsy).
- Your doctor has recommended brain surgery to remove the part of the brain where your seizures start.
- You can understand and agree to the study procedures (informed consent).
- You do not have any permanent electronic implant (like a pacemaker or brain stimulator).
- You do not have other medical conditions that would make electrode placement unsafe.
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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