Scientists test smarter settings for brain implants to stop epilepsy seizures
NCT ID NCT05493722
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adjusting the settings of an already-implanted deep brain stimulator can better control seizures in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. Researchers will try different combinations of stimulation strength, speed, and pulse width in 20 participants. The goal is to find the best settings for each person to reduce seizures and improve quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
deep brain stimulation (DBS) parameter adjustments
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a personalized way to adjust DBS settings that better controls seizures for each patient.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (20 people) focused on measuring brain signals, not on proving seizure reduction. It may not lead to a widely usable treatment.
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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