The purpose of this research is to see to what extent electrical stimulation applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS) can reduce the number and intensity of epileptic seizures.
tDCS for treatment of epilepsy has been studied previously with results suggesting that it can lead to a notable seizure reduction for a limited time period after the cessation of stimulation, e.g., about one month. Here, we assess further aspects of tDCS treatment protocols, including the feasibility and safety of at-home use.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Stimulation setting 0.1 mA daily for a 2-month period. Each daily treatment will last for approximately 30 minutes.
Stimulation setting 2.0 mA daily for a 2-month period. A Each daily treatment will last for approximately 30 minutes.
Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGSeizure Count
Number of seizures experienced by subjects as determined by self-reported seizure diary
Time frame: 2 months
EEG interictal discharge frequency
Number of interictal epileptiform discharges observed on electroencephalogram (EEG)
Time frame: 2 months
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