EEG study of anesthesia and consciousness in epilepsy
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Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests how anesthesia affects brain activity in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who need brain electrode monitoring. It may help us understand consciousness and improve anesthesia safety.
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Who can take part
- You are between 1 and 65 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25
- You have drug-resistant epilepsy and need deep brain electrode monitoring
- You are in generally good health aside from epilepsy (no serious heart, lung, liver, kidney, or immune problems)
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- You have no known allergies to medications used in the study
Quick eligibility check
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