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NCT05794295 Sleep Architecture & Cognition in Focal Epilepsy

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NCT ID NCT05794295
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, Davis
Condition Focal Epilepsy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-01-24
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Acoustic Stimulation (AS)SHAM 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 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

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Brief Summary

Focal Epilepsy (FE) patients and healthy controls will wear an actigraph at home for one week and a home sleep study device at home for one night. Participants will then undergo two nights of testing (at least one week apart) at California Sleep Solutions (CSS) in Sacramento, CA. During the overnight stays, participants will have EEG leads placed and possibly a headband. They will undergo cognitive testing before they go to sleep and again in the morning. During one night of testing, sounds will be played in the room (acoustic stimulation). The sounds should not wake the participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 40 years of age * Focal Epilepsy * Capacity to fully cooperate and follow directions * no other significant neurological disorders which could affect cognition Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of any medications that can significantly affect cognition * No severe sleep apnea

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, MD

✉ oyegbilechidi@health.ucdavis.edu

📞 916-318-3111

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05794295 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, 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 NCT05794295 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05794295 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at oyegbilechidi@health.ucdavis.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05794295 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Sacramento, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05794295 clinical trial?

NCT05794295 is sponsored by University of California, Davis. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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