New therapy aims to retrain the brain to stop seizures in teens
NCT ID NCT05819268
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a behavioral therapy called ReACT for teens aged 11-18 with functional seizures (non-epileptic). The therapy involves 12 sessions with a therapist to help manage seizures. Researchers want to see if a larger study is possible by checking how many teens join, stick with treatment, and find it acceptable. Participants are randomly assigned to ReACT or another online therapy (CATCH-IT).
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT) – a behavioral therapy
- What this could lead to
- If this therapy works, it could provide a non-drug way to help teens reduce or stop functional seizures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a full test of effectiveness. The therapy may not work for everyone, and some teens might not stick with it.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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