MRI-guided ultrasound for drug-resistant focal epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment using MRI-guided focused ultrasound to treat focal epilepsy that hasn't improved with medication. If you are not a candidate for open brain surgery, this ultrasound approach might offer a new option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your epilepsy has not improved with at least two different anti-seizure medicines.
- An MRI scan shows a brain abnormality that is linked to your seizures.
- Open surgery (craniotomy) is not a good option for you, for example because the lesion is deep, in a sensitive area, or you prefer not to have surgery.
- You are able to have an MRI and do not have metal implants or other MRI-incompatible devices in your brain or skull.
- You are not pregnant and, if you could become pregnant, you agree to use birth control during the study.
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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