Could a Head-Zap device cut seizures at home?
NCT ID NCT04309812
First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 04, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This small study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can be used safely at home to reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. Four adults with hard-to-control seizures used the device daily for several weeks. Researchers tracked seizure counts, severity, and brain activity to see if the treatment helped.
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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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