Brain-Computer interface aims to stop epileptic seizures before they start
NCT ID NCT06898138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study at Mayo Clinic tests a new implantable device called the Brain Interchange System in up to 8 people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The device records high-speed brain signals and can deliver targeted electrical stimulation to prevent seizures. Unlike current systems that react after a seizure starts, this one aims to detect warning signals and stop seizures before they happen. For now, the study only checks if the device works as intended, not whether it actually controls seizures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
CorTec Brain Interchange System (implantable device for sensing and stimulation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could pave the way for a future implant that stops seizures before they start, improving seizure control for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 8 participants. It tests whether the device can detect and respond to brain signals, not whether it actually stops seizures. Many technical hurdles remain.
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030-3498, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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