Testing a memory-boosting drug in epilepsy surgery patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called COBENFY (trospium chloride) can improve memory and brain wave activity in adults with epilepsy who are already scheduled for brain surgery with electrodes. It aims to see if enhancing a brain chemical called acetylcholine helps with memory and seizure focus.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are already scheduled to have epilepsy surgery where doctors place electrodes in your brain to map seizure activity.
- You are generally healthy aside from epilepsy, and your doctor agrees you can take part.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have moderate or severe liver, kidney, or bladder problems, and you are not taking certain medications that could interact with the study drug.
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