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Could a simple amino acid boost seizure control in tough epilepsy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested a leucine-enriched amino acid powder given alongside a classic ketogenic diet in 4 people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The main goal was to see if the powder is safe and tolerable. Researchers also checked if it helped with nutrition. Because it was a ver…
Matched conditions: REFRACTORY EPILEPSY
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elizabeth Anne Thiele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a zapping headband tame tough seizures?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device that sends a very mild electrical current to the brain (tDCS) to see if it can safely reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. 127 participants aged 9 and older received either real or fake (sham) stimulation for 10 se…
Matched conditions: REFRACTORY EPILEPSY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neuroelectrics Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Scientists test smarter brain zaps to tame epilepsy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested different electrical stimulation settings to see which ones best reduce abnormal brain activity in people with epilepsy. Researchers compared settings from animal studies to those used in standard practice. The goal is to improve how brain stimulation is used to…
Matched conditions: REFRACTORY EPILEPSY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Scientists zap brains to understand feelings
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a tiny, painless electric current to a part of the brain called the amygdala affects how people process emotions. Sixteen adults with epilepsy who already had brain electrodes in place viewed positive, negative, and neutral images while receiving random s…
Matched conditions: REFRACTORY EPILEPSY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC