Helping patients learn about epilepsy surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study aims to improve access to epilepsy surgery by educating patients about social factors that affect health. It includes surveys and focus groups for people with epilepsy who have undergone surgery evaluation at Cleveland Clinic.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with epilepsy
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been evaluated for epilepsy surgery at Cleveland Clinic
- You are fluent enough in English to complete a survey or take part in a focus group
- You do not have dementia or an intellectual disability that would make it hard to participate
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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