Could trauma history sabotage epilepsy surgery? a new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07718542
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study asks whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) influences how well epilepsy surgery works. Researchers will follow 42 adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy for two years after surgery, comparing seizure freedom and quality of life between those with and without PTSD. Participants complete questionnaires on trauma, anxiety, depression, and social factors before and after the operation. The goal is to see if psychological and social factors should be considered when predicting surgical success.
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- What this could lead to
- If PTSD is found to affect surgical outcomes, it could lead to better pre-surgery mental health screening and personalized support to improve seizure control and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at associations, not cause and effect.
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