Ultrasound treatment for hard-to-control generalized epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to treat severe generalized epilepsy by using focused ultrasound to target a small part of the brain that helps control seizures. It's for people who still have seizures despite trying at least two medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 89 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with generalized epilepsy with frequent seizures (at least two per month for the last three months).
- You have tried at least two seizure medications at the right doses, and they have not controlled your seizures.
- You have not had a previous brain surgery or device implant (like RNS, VNS, or DBS).
- You are willing to stay on your current seizure medications 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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