Shock therapy at home? tiny trial tests brain zaps for epilepsy

NCT ID NCT04309812

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This small study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be used safely at home to reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. Four adults with hard-to-control seizures used the device daily. Researchers tracked seizure counts, severity, and brain activity to see if it worked.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford Hospital

    Stanford, California, 94305-5235, United States

  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    Stanford, California, 94305-5235, United States

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