Clinical trial for Epilepsy
Official title Cognitive and Electrophysiological Assessment of Non-Invasive Temporally-Interfering Electric Fields Stimulation (TIEFS)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07663578
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out how Temporally Interfering Electric Fields Stimulation changes brain signals and cognitive abilities, and whether it is safe.
- Who it's for
- Adults with epilepsy who are already having brain monitoring, and healthy adults without a seizure history.
- What's involved
- Participants will have short sessions where electrodes are placed on the scalp to deliver TIEFS, do computer tasks testing memory and attention, answer comfort questions, and have brain activity recorded.
- Time commitment
- Each visit lasts up to three hours and may be done in one or two sessions.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients (age 18-65 years of age) undergoing an intracerebral electrophysiology study for epilepsy pre-surgical evaluation are eligible for...
- For healthy control people are also eligible for inclusion (Scalp EEG measurements).
- Participants must be able to sufficiently speak and understand English or Spanish for consent and be able to understand and complete cognitive tasks.
- All people must have the ability to give valid informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- No pregnant women will be recruited.
- People with implanted electrical devices such as Deep Brain Stimulation devices or Pacemakers.
- No prisoners will be recruited.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Sacramento, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Sacramento, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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