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Official title Ear-Seizure Detection (EarSD) Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06598189
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed study is an investigator-initiated study that aims to measure the accuracy of a wearable seizure detection and prediction device (Ear-Seizure Detection Device (EarSD)) by simultaneous recording with conventional video-EEG (Electroencephalogram) on patients with epileptic seizures in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit of the hospital.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Patients admitted to UMass Memorial Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for long term video-EEG monitoring as part of standard care of both focal and...
- Willing to wear the wearable device.
- Ability to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- people wearing other ear devices such as hearing aids.
- Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.
- Irritation of the skin where the device is to be placed.
- Patients with intracranial electrodes placement.
- Prisoners
- Cognitive impaired individuals
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Patients admitted to UMass Memorial Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for long term video-EEG monitoring as part of standard care of both focal and generalized epilepsy.
- Willing to wear the wearable device.
- Ability to provide informed consent
- people wearing other ear devices such as hearing aids.
- Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.
- Irritation of the skin where the device is to be placed.
- Patients with intracranial electrodes placement.
- Prisoners
- Cognitive impaired individuals
- Pregnant Women
- Children (Age 0-17)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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