A Study to Evaluate fMRI of Active Deep Brain Stimulation in Epilepsy

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to to use functional imaging to study the mechanisms of anterior thalamic nucleus (ANT) Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients selected to undergo anterior thalamic nucleus DBS for refractory epilepsy or have already had DBS surgery for epilepsy within the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindication to MRI.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Erik Middlebrooks, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Kendra Brown M.P.H., CCRP

Brown.Kendra@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available