Electrical Neuromodulation for Focal Epilepsy

NCT ID: NCT05844696

Last Updated: 2023-05-09

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

65 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-05-01

Study Completion Date

2025-08-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research is to use electrical neuromodulation on patients with focal epilepsy. The main objective is to assess safety and observe potential therapeutic effects.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Epilepsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Sham stimulation

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Medtronic Percept DBS platform.

Intervention Type DEVICE

〔Part 1〕Using Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Three treatment groups: sham control, continuous tDCS, slow-oscillatory tDCS.

〔Part 2〕Using Medtronic Percept DBS platform. Single group:Neuromodulation.

continuous tDCS

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Medtronic Percept DBS platform.

Intervention Type DEVICE

〔Part 1〕Using Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Three treatment groups: sham control, continuous tDCS, slow-oscillatory tDCS.

〔Part 2〕Using Medtronic Percept DBS platform. Single group:Neuromodulation.

slow-oscillatory tDCS

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Medtronic Percept DBS platform.

Intervention Type DEVICE

〔Part 1〕Using Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Three treatment groups: sham control, continuous tDCS, slow-oscillatory tDCS.

〔Part 2〕Using Medtronic Percept DBS platform. Single group:Neuromodulation.

Interventions

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Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Medtronic Percept DBS platform.

〔Part 1〕Using Soterix MXN-5 HD-tES Model 5005A. Three treatment groups: sham control, continuous tDCS, slow-oscillatory tDCS.

〔Part 2〕Using Medtronic Percept DBS platform. Single group:Neuromodulation.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Part 1

* Age ≥ 20 years old.
* Focal epilepsy patients having received EEG and brain imaging studies and on standard medication.

Part 2

* Age ≥ 20 years old.
* Focal epilepsy patients having received EEG and brain imaging studies and on standard medication for at least 1 year.
* Having received part I intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

Part 1

* Patients with secondary and progressive macrostructural abnormalities in the brain, such as brain tumors or infectious lesions. This does not include abnormalities directly related to epilepsy, such as mesial temporal sclerosis or focal dysplasia.
* Patients who are unable to undergo brain electrical stimulation, including those with metal in the brain or implanted stimulators/implants.
* Patients with allergies to the sponge material used for stimulation.
* Patients with wounds or infections at the site of sponge application.
* Patients with intellectual disabilities, manic episodes (with a score of greater than 12 on the Young Mania Rating Scale), major physiological illnesses (such as stroke, brain tumors, or heart attacks), or pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* Patients judged by the physician to be unsuitable for the clinical trial due to unstable vital signs or serious internal or external medical conditions.

Part 2

* Patients with secondary and progressive macrostructural abnormalities in the brain, such as brain tumors or infectious lesions. This does not include abnormalities directly related to epilepsy, such as mesial temporal sclerosis or focal dysplasia.
* Patients who could be considered for single focus resection based on the neurologist/neurosurgeon's judgment. However, patients who clearly refuse resection surgery are not subject to this limitation.
* Patients who experience serious adverse events (SAEs) during the part 1 trial.
* Patients who are unable to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
* Patients who are planned to receive hyperthermia therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
* Patients judged by the physician to be unsuitable for the clinical trial due to unstable vital signs or serious internal or external medical conditions.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Taiwan University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Central Contacts

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Tun JAO, M.D., Ph.D.

Role: CONTACT

+886-2-23123456 ext. 265338

Other Identifiers

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202207164DINA

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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