Overview
In this study, investigators will use a Functional MRI (fMRI) scan to monitor brain activity during Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in people with epilepsy to see if it correlates with becoming seizure-free. The fMRI scan measures metabolic changes in the brain to determine which parts of the brain handle critical functions and identify language and movement control areas.
Study Information
Investigators will conduct the fMRI on 5 participants. The study began on March 5, 2019 and is estimated to be completed by December 2020.
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18+
- All sexes
- Patients selected to undergo anterior thalamic nucleus DBS for refractory epilepsy
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindication to MRI
Location
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
Contact: Kendra Brown 904-953-7755 brown.kendra@mayo.edu
Principal Investigator: Erik Middlebrooks
Sponsors/Collaborators
Mayo Clinic
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