Infrared Photobiomodulation in Humans With Epilepsy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
13 (estimated)
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
Drug-resistant epilepsy represents roughly 40% of people with epilepsy. It is very challenging to stop seizures in this condition, and the treatment options are limited. This study aims to investigate a new treatment that involves using infra-red light. In animals, this treatment has shown promise as a possible way to reduce seizures, but it has not been tested in humans for this. The investigator…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Drug resistant epilepsy * Age 18 or older * Average seizure rate of at least 2 seizures per month * Accurate seizure diary with at least 3 months recorded Exclusion Criteria: * Implanted intracranial neurostimulation device (DBS or RNS) * Intracranial shunt * Skin photosensi…
Contacts

Daniel Goldenholz, MD, PhD

617-632-8930

daniel.goldenholz@bidmc.harvard.edu

CONTACT

Daniel Goldenholz, MD PhD

617-632-8930

daniel.goldenholz@bidmc.harvard.edu

CONTACT