Plain-English translation of NCT06708143 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.
This study is testing a new treatment called Temporal Interference stimulation, which uses gentle electrical currents delivered through the scalp to stimulate specific areas deep in the brain. Unlike traditional brain surgery, this approach is completely non-invasive — there are no surgical cuts or implanted devices. Researchers will measure how well this treatment reduces seizures in people whose epilepsy hasn't improved with standard medications.
Many people with epilepsy continue to have seizures even when taking multiple medications — a condition called drug-resistant epilepsy. Current treatments for these patients often require invasive brain surgery or implanted devices. This trial exists to see whether this new, non-invasive stimulation method could offer relief without the risks and recovery time of surgery.
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You will receive temporal interference stimulation sessions where electrical currents are applied through electrodes placed on your scalp — there are no needles or surgery involved. Researchers will monitor your seizures and brain activity before, during, and after the stimulation to see how well the treatment works. The study involves clinical evaluations, imaging scans, and brain activity recordings over the course of the trial.
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China
Sponsor
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
November 2028
Age range
6 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2024.
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Central contact
Liankun Ren, MD
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
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