Epilepsy, Sleep, and Brain Activity Study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study examines how seizures affect sleep quality and dreams in people with hard-to-treat focal epilepsy. Researchers will use specialized brain electrodes to understand these connections during sleep, which may help improve treatment in the future.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–55 years old
- Diagnosed with focal temporal or frontal lobe epilepsy (seizures starting in specific brain areas)
- Epilepsy that hasn't responded well to standard medications
- Scheduled to have SEEG brain electrode monitoring procedure
- Must be affiliated with the French healthcare system
- Able to understand the study and give written informed consent
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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