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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Stanford Hospital
Stanford, California, 94305-5235, United States
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, 94305-5235, United States
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