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NCT03819738 fMRI in Deep Brain Stimulation

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NCT ID NCT03819738
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Condition Epilepsy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2017-03-24
Primary Completion 2025-01-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
fMRI

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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 20 participants in total. It began in 2017-03-24 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-10.

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Brief Summary

With fMRI, we want to understand the mechanisms of brain neuromodulation in (dys)functional brain circuits, to obtain knowledge on involved brain networks in DBS.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Deep brain stimulation system implanted Exclusion Criteria: * Children and pregnant women will be excluded. Failure to follow to protocol is also an exclusion criterion.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tom Theys, PhD

✉ tom.theys@uzleuven.be

📞 016344241

Principal Investigator

Tom Theys, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03819738 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT03819738 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03819738 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tom.theys@uzleuven.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03819738 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Leuven, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03819738 clinical trial?

NCT03819738 is sponsored by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven. The principal investigator is Tom Theys, PhD at Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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