Brain pacemaker aims to quiet seizures and boost memory

NCT ID NCT05608408

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a personalized deep brain stimulation (DBS) method for people with epilepsy that starts in the memory center of the brain. Eight participants will receive a device that sends low-frequency electrical pulses to specific brain networks, with the goal of reducing seizures and improving memory. The approach uses recordings from inside the brain to tailor stimulation to each person's unique wiring.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • The University of Texas Science Center at Houston

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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