Brain games reveal why epilepsy patients skip meds
NCT ID NCT02441478
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study looked at why some people with frontal lobe epilepsy have trouble taking their medication as prescribed. Researchers used a classic economic game called the prisoners' dilemma to measure cooperative behavior, and compared 30 patients to healthy volunteers. They also used brain scans to see which brain areas are involved, aiming to find better ways to improve treatment adherence.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69002, France
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