Brain zap may wake people during seizures when drugs fail
NCT ID NCT04897776
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 27 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, the approach uses mild electrical stimulation in the thalamus (a deep brain area) to help the person stay conscious during the seizure. Five adults took part, and the researchers measured awareness using a tablet-based test during seizures.
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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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