Rose smell and seizure-related breathing pauses study
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This study tests whether smelling rose oil can reduce or prevent breathing pauses that sometimes happen during seizures. It is for epilepsy patients staying in the hospital for EEG monitoring.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are staying in the epilepsy monitoring unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- You are having continuous EEG monitoring without any changes to your seizure medicines for at least 48 hours
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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