Studying brain signals to predict response to vagus nerve stimulation in epilepsy
Studies brain connectivity before and after vagus nerve stimulation in adults with refractory epilepsy.
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Registry title: Identification of Biomarkers for Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
Key facts
- Where
- Brussels, BelgiumSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 79 years old?
Source: NCT07909486, who can take part
Where in Belgium
- Clinique Universitaires Saint-LucBrussels, BelgiumTaking people
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
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
- Trial code
- NCT07909486
- Record updated
- 5 November 2026
- Original description
A VNS longitudinal study focused on pre and post-VNS implantation in order to predict the VNS response and to understand better mechanisms of VNS using some connectivity and network measures.Read full original descriptionShow less
Identification of Biomarkers for Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
A VNS longitudinal study focused on pre and post-VNS implantation in order to predict the VNS response and to understand better mechanisms of VNS using some connectivity and network measures.
Inclusion: Patients aged >18 years; Intelectual Quotient >55 on Wechsler scale (normal or mild cognitive impairment); Patients have refractory epilepsy and are planned for VNS implantation.
Exclusion: Concomitant laryngeal pathology (e.g. recurrent nerve lesions, vocal fold paralysis); Dementia/ Neurodegenerative diseases.