Brain Activity During Thinking Tasks in Epilepsy Patients
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This research study examines how your brain processes information at different speeds using the electrodes already placed in your brain for epilepsy monitoring. The goal is to understand normal brain function in people with epilepsy to potentially improve seizure treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy and seizures that are difficult to control with medication
- You are already scheduled to have intracranial electrodes (wires inside your brain) placed for monitoring your seizures
- Brain imaging shows no structural abnormalities or lesions
- You are able to understand the study and provide informed consent
- You can participate in thinking tasks while your brain activity is recorded
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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