Epilepsy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
All participants must meet these criteria:
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You are able to understand and agree to participate in the study (give informed consent)
For one part of the study (Aim 1) — people with epilepsy having surgery:
- You have had electrodes placed in the hippocampus (a part of the brain) as part of Stage 1 epilepsy surgery evaluation
- You have an IQ score of 80 or above (confirm with trial site)
For another part of the study (Aim 2) — people with an RNS device:
- You have a responsive neurostimulation (RNS) brain device with at least one electrode placed in the hippocampus
- It has been at least 5 months since your device was implanted
- You have relatively few severe seizures — no more than one serious, debilitating seizure per week
- You are able to walk and wear research equipment on your own, without help
- You have an IQ score of 80 or above (confirm with trial site)
For another part of the study (Aim 2) — healthy volunteers:
- You are able to walk and wear research equipment on your own, without help
Who may not be able to join:
For people with an RNS device (Aim 2):
- You have had a full convulsive (whole-body) seizure at any point in the last year
For all participants:
- You are legally blind
- You have used tobacco, marijuana, recreational drugs, or alcohol within one week before cognitive (thinking and memory) testing
- You are not able to give informed consent
- You are currently pregnant
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: Anli Liu, MD, MA, NYU Langone Health
Phone: (929) 455-2323
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
Hippocampal Theta Power Under High Cognitive Loads; Hippocampal Theta Power Under Medium Cognitive Loads; Hippocampal Theta Power Under Low Cognitive Loads; Hippocampal Theta Power Under No Cognitive Loads; Coherence Time-Locked to the Saccade Under High Cognitive Loads; Coherence Time-Locked to the Saccade Under Medium Cognitive Loads; Coherence Time-Locked to the Saccade Under Low Cognitive Loads; Coherence Time-Locked to the Saccade Under No Cognitive Loads
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.