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NCT05981755 Breathing Rescue for SUDEP Prevention

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NCT ID NCT05981755
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Focal Epilepsy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2023-07-31
Primary Completion 2028-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Breathing tasksBrain mapping with stimulation

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-31 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to precisely delineate human brain networks that modulate respiration and identify specific brain areas and stimulation techniques that can be used to prevent seizure-induced breathing failure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of intractable focal epilepsy * admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center for intracranial subdural strips, grids, or depth electrode placement study (invasive video-EEG) Exclusion Criteria: * respiratory, cardiac or cerebrovascular disease * pregnancy * prisoners

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nuria L Lecumberri, MD,PhD

✉ Nuria.Lacuey@uth.tmc.edu

📞 713-500-7785

Principal Investigator

Nuria L Lecumberri, MD,PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05981755 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Focal Epilepsy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05981755 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05981755 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Nuria.Lacuey@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05981755 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05981755 clinical trial?

NCT05981755 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The principal investigator is Nuria L Lecumberri, MD,PhD at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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