Status:

RECRUITING

Infrared Photobiomodulation in Humans With Epilepsy

Lead Sponsor:

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Conditions:

Drug Resistant Epilepsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Drug-resistant epilepsy represents roughly 40% of people with epilepsy. It is very challenging to stop seizures in this condition, and the treatment options are limited. This study aims to investigate...

Detailed Description

Epilepsy affects 12 out of every 1000 people in the United States (1.2%). Of those, roughly 40% have drug-resistant epilepsy, meaning seizures do not stop despite good doses given with two different a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Drug resistant epilepsy
  • Age 18 or older
  • Average seizure rate of at least 2 seizures per month
  • Accurate seizure diary with at least 3 months recorded

Exclusion

  • Implanted intracranial neurostimulation device (DBS or RNS)
  • Intracranial shunt
  • Skin photosensitivity
  • Cancer on scalp
  • Taking any medication that can cause photosensitivity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 25 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 25 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

13 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07145489

Start Date

November 25 2025

End Date

September 25 2027

Last Update

December 8 2025

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BIDMC

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215