Clinical Study
Safety and Therapeutic Monitoring of Brain Stimulation in Patients with Partial Epilepsy
The purpose of this research is to learn more about 10 daily sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and see if it can help to reduce the frequency of seizures (the number of seizures in a given period of time) in both adults and children with refractory focal epilepsy (epilepsy that cannot be well controlled by seizure medication). The University of Utah anticipates enrolling five patients in this study.
For more information contact:
Marissa Castillo
marissa.castillo@hsc.utah.edu
8015878393
IRB#: IRB_00146095
| PI: Amir Arain
| Department: NEUROLOGY
| Approval Date: 2022-11-17 07:00:00
Study Categories: Neurological Studies
| Specialties: Neurology
Who can participate?
Gender: All
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18 years and older
- Partial/focal epilepsy diagnosis
- Fail at least 2 anti-seizure drugs within the last 3 years
- 3 or more seizures within the month
- in person at the University of Utah
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizure types that does not fit the correct diagnosis
- Pre-existing conditions that won't allow you to participate
- Damage to the skin on the head
- History of drug or alcohol abuse
- Pregnant
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes