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New treatment option for Medication Refractory Epilepsy Patients With Electrodes Already...
Official title Model-based Electrical Brain Stimulation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05327387
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Neuropsychiatric disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide with depressive disorders being one of the most disabling among them. Also, millions of patients do not respond to current medications or psychotherapy, which makes it critical to find an alternative therapy.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients being evaluated for surgical treatment of medication refractory epilepsy and brain tumors will be studied. ONLY patients with electrodes...
- people \>= 18 are only included in this study.
- All patients with the above conditions and with implanted electrode arrays who are willing to participate and able to cooperate and follow research...
You likely can't join if
- people \< 18 years old will be excluded from this study due to the high concordance of developmental disorders (cognitive and language-related) in...
- There will be no involvement of special classes of people, such as fetuses, neonates, pregnant women, children, prisoners, institutionalized...
- Patients who are unable to give informed consent due to a brain disorder will be excluded from the study, as it is very likely that they would be...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- San Francisco, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.