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Drug Refractory Partial Epilepsy, A Therapeutic Trial With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Cadwell High-Speed Magnetoelectric Stimulator and Magpro High-Speed Magnetoelectric Stimulator for Partial Epilepsy and Seizures. Completed, across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that can be used to stimulate brain activity and gather information about brain function. It is very useful when studying the areas of the brain related to motor activity (motor cortex, corticospinal tract, and corpus callosum). Epilepsy is a condition associated with seizures as a result of an over excitable cerebral cortex. Despite the introduction of several new antiepileptic medications, less than half of the patients diagnosed with partial epilepsy are well controlled. However, studies have shown that non-invasive stimulation of the brain can decrease the excitability of the cerebral cortex. Researchers are interested in the potential therapeutic effects of TMS on patients with epilepsy that have responded poorly to standard medication. This study will use TMS to decrease the excitability of the areas of the brain responsible for seizures.