Can retraining your brain stop seizures? new study tests ReACT therapy
NCT ID NCT06570954
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
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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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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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