Brain Stimulation for Hard-to-Control Epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference to help people with epilepsy that hasn't responded well to medications. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce seizures and improve thinking or memory problems.
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Who can take part
- You speak English and can give informed consent
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- You have epilepsy that hasn't been controlled by medications and/or you've experienced cognitive decline (memory or thinking problems)
- You cannot have other neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, or brain lesions
- You cannot have severe, hard-to-control headaches or migraines
- You need to be able to lie flat for several hours without back pain
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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