Surgery offers hope for Drug-Resistant epilepsy patients

NCT ID NCT01273129

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests brain surgery as a treatment for people with epilepsy that medication cannot control. It includes children and adults aged 8 and older who have partial seizures starting in one area of the brain. The goal is to remove or treat the seizure-causing brain area to stop or reduce seizures, while preserving important functions like speech and movement.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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