Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Epilepsy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Focal Epilepsy
Generalized Onset Epilepsy
Sleep-related Epileptic Encephalopathy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 6 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research is to see to what extent electrical stimulation applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS) can reduce the number and intensity of epileptic seizures.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of generalized onset or focal epilepsy or sleep-related epileptic encephalopathy.
* Estimated to have at least 2 countable seizures per month or spike-wave index ≥50%.
* Has not had control with at least 2 anti-seizure medicines.
* Able to maintain a constant…
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