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NCT05600738 Network Effects of Therapeutic Deep Brain Stimulation

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NCT ID NCT05600738
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Intractable Epilepsy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 25 participants
Start Date 2022-08-26
Primary Completion 2027-07-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
RNS/DBS activation

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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 25 participants in total. It began in 2022-08-26 with a primary completion date of 2027-07-31.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to map the acute, short-term cortical evoked responses to thalamic electrical stimulation in persons with intractable epilepsy

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Epilepsy * undergoing neuromodulation therapy with clinically implanted neuromodulation devices (DBS, RNS) * followed in the outpatient epilepsy clinic Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * active psychosis, major depression, or suicidal ideation in the preceding year * Intelligence quotient (IQ) less than 70 as measured by clinical neuropsychological evaluation * Do not agree to share their medical records for research purposes

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sandipan Pati, MD

✉ Sandipan.Pati@uth.tmc.edu

📞 713-500-7925

Principal Investigator

Sandipan Pati, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05600738 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT05600738 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05600738 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Sandipan.Pati@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05600738 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05600738 clinical trial?

NCT05600738 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The principal investigator is Sandipan Pati, MD at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 25 participants.

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