Overnight brain stimulation for temporal lobe epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation technique called TI (transcranial alternating current stimulation) can help improve sleep and reduce seizures in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. You would stay overnight in a sleep lab to have your brain activity and sleep monitored.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have focal epilepsy that starts in the temporal lobe and is not controlled by medications.
- You are willing to stay overnight in a sleep lab for monitoring with EEG and sleep sensors.
- Your seizure medication dose has been stable for at least 7 days.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted metal device that could interfere with the treatment.
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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