Infrared light therapy for seizures
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether shining a special infrared light on the scalp can reduce seizures in adults with epilepsy that is not controlled by standard medications. You would receive the light treatments and keep a diary of your seizures.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medications (drug-resistant epilepsy).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have at least 2 seizures every month on average.
- You have kept an accurate seizure diary for at least 3 months.
- You do not have any implanted brain devices (like a deep brain stimulator or vagus nerve stimulator) or a shunt.
- You do not have skin sensitivity to light, scalp cancer, or take medications that make you sensitive to light.
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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