Brain device study for teens with focal epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well an implanted brain device works for teenagers with focal epilepsy that doesn't improve with medicine. The device sends small electrical pulses to specific brain areas to reduce seizures, and this study will help learn if it's safe and helpful for teens.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 to 17 years old when the device is put in
- You have been diagnosed with focal epilepsy (seizures that start in one part of the brain)
- You have already had or will have the specific brain device (called RNS) implanted
- You have not had any other brain surgery at the same time
- You have only one brain device, not two
- You won't be part of another drug or device study during the first 2 years after getting the device
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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