Epilepsy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 or older who are being considered for surgery to treat epilepsy that has not responded to medication, or to treat a brain tumor.
- People who have had electrodes surgically placed in the brain as part of their standard medical care to locate where seizures begin.
- People who are willing to take part and are able to follow instructions given during the research.
- For the main data analysis portion of the study, people with an IQ of 80 or above, and no difficulties with reading, naming, or speech, and no brain damage affecting the specific areas where recordings are being taken.
Who may not be able to join:
- People under the age of 18, as childhood epilepsy often involves developmental challenges that could affect the study.
- People who are pregnant, as well as other groups considered vulnerable, such as prisoners or people living in institutional settings.
- People who are unable to give informed consent because of a brain condition, as the study requires participants to be able to complete specific tasks.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Maryam M Shanechi, PhD, University of Southern California
Phone: 213-740-1377
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Decoded depression symptom ratings based on neural activity
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 19 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.