Brain surgery for epilepsy: how does it affect your mind and mood?

NCT ID NCT06792383

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at the mental health, emotions, and quality of life of 180 adults with hard-to-treat focal epilepsy who are eligible for brain surgery. Researchers will track changes in mood, anxiety, irritability, and other psychological factors before and after surgery. The goal is to better understand how surgery affects patients beyond just seizure control.

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Foundation IRCCS Carlo Besta Neurological Institute
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Milan, 20133, Italy

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FOCAL EPILEPSY WITH AND WITHOUT SECONDARY GENERALIZATION