New brain target may offer hope for epilepsy patients when other treatments fail
NCT ID NCT04692701
First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether stimulating a specific part of the brain called the pulvinar can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that does not respond to medication. Twelve adults aged 18 to 60 who cannot have surgery or have not been helped by other treatments will receive deep brain stimulation. The goal is to see if seizure frequency drops over 12 months and if quality of life improves.
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Service de Neurologie
Nice, France, 13385, France
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