A Study to Assess Neuroinflammation in Epileptic Tissue Immediately Prior to Surgical Resection Using Intraoperative Brain Microdialysis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to measure the space and time characteristics of inflammatory mediator release in response to induced epileptiform activity in ASD-resistant patients.

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:

  • Failure to respond to at least two trials of anti-seizure drugs with different mechanisms of action;
  • Normal MRI.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Active immunomodulatory therapy;
  • Autoimmune disorder;
  • Signs or symptoms consistent with comorbid infection;
  • ncological comorbidity.

 

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

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Howe, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Karla Crockett

(507)538-4880

Crockett.Karla@mayo.edu

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Publications

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