Rare Disease Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are older than 12 years old, with or without an intellectual disability
• You have been diagnosed with seizures that have not responded well to medication, a difficult-to-control epilepsy condition, or a rare form of epilepsy
• You have had one or more types of seizures in the past that have been identified and recorded, so doctors can recognize your specific seizure pattern
• You are able to take part in the study for the full 3-month duration

Who may not be able to join:

• You have been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or emotionally unstable personality disorder
• You have significant bone or skeletal problems at the area of the body where a small device would be placed, which could make correct placement impossible
• You currently have an infection at the site where the device would be implanted
• You are considered high risk for surgical complications, such as having an active widespread infection or a condition that affects blood clotting
• You already use, or are regularly exposed to, a medical device that sends electrical signals near where the implant would go, such as a cochlear implant (a hearing device)
• Your job or a hobby involves activities that could seriously damage the device or the implant site, such as martial arts or boxing
• You have a known allergy or medical reason why you cannot receive local anaesthetic (numbing medication used during the procedure)
• You are unable to operate the device yourself and do not have someone available to help you use it properly
• You are currently pregnant

⚠️ Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.