Acute Stimulation and Modulation of Stereotyped High-Frequency Oscillations (NCT06898138) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Stimulation and Modulation of Stereotyped High-Frequency Oscillations
United States8 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Overall, this study will investigate the functional utility of stereotyped HFOs by capturing them with a new implantable system (Brain Interchange - BIC of CorTec), which can sample neural data at higher rates \>=1kHz and deliver targeted electrical stimulation to achieve seizure control. In contrast to current closed-loop systems (RNS), which wait for the seizure to start before delivering stimulation, the BIC system will monitor the spatial topography and rate of stereotyped HFOs and deliver targeted stimulation to these HFO generating areas to prevent seizures from occurring. If the outcomes of our research in an acute setting become successful, the investigators will execute a clinical trial and run the developed methods with the implantable BIC system in a chronic ambulatory setting.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with medically refractory epilepsy, who have been deemed appropriate candidates for intracranial EEG monitoring
* Adult men and women (18≤ age \<70 years)
* Children (3≤ age \<18 years)
* Includes women and minorities
Exclusion Criteria:
• Subjects will be excluded if their condition makes them unable to continue with recordings.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of Detection of Stereotyped HFOs
Timeframe: Within the first 3 years of the project
2
Feasibility of Delivering Closed-Loop Stimulation
Timeframe: In the 4th and 5th years of the project