Can retraining your brain stop seizures? new study tests ReACT therapy

NCT ID NCT06570954

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new type of talk therapy called ReACT for adults with functional seizures (also called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures). The therapy aims to help people regain control over their body by changing thoughts and behaviors that trigger seizures. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to start therapy right away or wait 3 or 6 months, and researchers will measure seizure frequency, sense of control, and pain responses.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cognitive behavioral therapy (ReACT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective non-drug treatment for functional seizures, helping people reduce seizure frequency and regain a sense of control.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires 12 sessions and may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

conversion disorder visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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CONVULSION, NON-EPILEPTIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITING

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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