Status:
TERMINATED
Effect of Short-term Theta Frequency Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve on Cognition in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Refractory Epilepsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this investigation is data pilot study of the effect of theta frequency stimulation of the vagus nerve on cognitive performance in patients with refractory epilepsy. We will compare the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of Refractory Epilepsy
- Previously implanted vagal nerve stimulator
- Willingness and ability to undergo temporary changes to their VNS device settings
Exclusion
- \<18 years of age
- Adults unable to consent
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- \>20 on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- \<24 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)
- Adults with diagnosis of developmental delay, intellectual disability, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Adults with reported history of learning disability.
- Adults unable to use a computer with their dominant hand.
- Status Epilepticus within the past 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 6 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 31 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
2 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03331939
Start Date
January 6 2017
End Date
October 31 2017
Last Update
November 6 2017
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