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Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Epilepsy

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - anyAllMayo Clinic
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
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 โ‰ฅ50%. * Has not had control with at least 2 anti-seizure medicines. * Able to maintain a constant medication for duration of the study (rescue meds allowed). * Subject or legally authorized representative is able to understand consent and keep a seizure diary in English. Exclusion Criteria: * A disease likely to progress over course of the study. * Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. * Suicide attempt or psychiatric hospitalization past 2 years. * A skin condition interfering with scalp electrodes or allergy to silver. * Women will verify not pregnant, and if applicable, have a serum pregnancy test. * Implanted devices (e.g. pacemakers)-except VNS, which is allowed.
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What it tests

  • ActivaDose II 0.1 mA transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
  • ActivaDose II 2.0 mA transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
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Where

1 site
Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Rochester, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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