Brain zap could rescue consciousness during epileptic seizures
NCT ID NCT04897776
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to help people with temporal lobe epilepsy who still have seizures despite medications or other treatments. Instead of trying to stop the seizure, researchers used mild electrical stimulation in the thalamus (a deep brain area) to try to keep the person conscious and responsive during the seizure. Five participants were followed for 45 months to see if this approach improved their awareness and quality of life.
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Locations
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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