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VNS Algorithm for Advanced Dosing

United States80 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the standard programming of the VNS device (Control) to a modified programming (Augusta Way) in adults with epilepsy. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the modified programming of the VNS reduce seizures faster than the standard programming? Participants in both groups will: 1. Attend up to 3 study visits every 3 months for 2 years 2. Answer questionnaires to assess quality of life and cognitive function 3. Maintain a diary of seizure activity

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who are clinically determined to be candidates for VNS implantation for seizure control * Subject/legally authorized representative able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with VNS system treating pathologies other than drug refractory epilepsy or medical co-morbidities that prevent any surgical intervention

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

Seizure Diary

Timeframe: From enrollment to end of participation at 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07725601

SponsorFernando Vale

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-12-31

Contact for this trial

Brandy Quarles, MPH

706-721-0390 bquarles@augusta.edu

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