Plain-English translation of NCT06598189 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers have developed a small, ear-worn device called EarSD that is designed to detect seizures as they happen. This study will test whether the device works accurately, is comfortable to wear, and doesn't get in the way of daily life. The goal is to see if this new device can help people with epilepsy better understand and manage their condition.
Many people with epilepsy need to wear bulky monitoring equipment to track their seizures, which can be uncomfortable and disruptive. This study exists to see if a smaller, less obvious ear device can do the same job more comfortably while still catching seizures reliably.
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If you join this study, you will be admitted to the hospital's epilepsy monitoring unit as part of your regular care. While you're there, you'll wear the ear device alongside the standard monitoring equipment (regular EEG monitors). A doctor will check your skin daily to make sure the device isn't causing any irritation and will replace the ear patches as needed. At the end of your hospital stay, you'll answer a short survey about your experience wearing the device, and then it will be removed.
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United States
Felicia Chu
Collaborators
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2025.
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Central contact
Stephanie Stephens
UMass Neurology Department
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