Studies brain response to magnetic stimulation in people with intractable epilepsy
Tests magnetic stimulation of the brain in adults with hard-to-control epilepsy.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: TMS - Intracranial Electrodes
Key facts
- Where
- Iowa City, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of IowaIowa City, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Aaron Boes
- Trial code
- NCT03702127
- Record updated
- 12 June 2025
- Original description
This is a study looking at the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), on the human brain as recorded by intracranial electroencephalography in neurosurgical patients. NIBS will be applied in a targeted manner and brain responses will be recorded.Read full original descriptionShow less
Investigating the Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With Intracranial EEG in Humans
This is a study looking at the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), on the human brain as recorded by intracranial electroencephalography in neurosurgical patients. NIBS will be applied in a targeted manner and brain responses will be recorded.
Inclusion: Eligible subjects will include neurosurgery patients (age 18 and above) who have implantation of intracranial electrodes and undergo long term (about 2 weeks) EEG monitoring in order to decide candidacy for surgical resection of seizure foci. They must have the cognitive capacity to understand the risks and benefits fo the study and provide consent.
Exclusion: Those who are known to have neurological or psychiatric disorder other than primary disease for which patients have surgery will be excluded.