Clinical Trials & Clinical study

Epilepsy Clinical Trials

 

 

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial.  You can contact our office to schedule an appointment. Our clinical staff will provide a free evaluation; discuss how clinical trials work, what would be involved if you were to participate, and if participating in this study would be an option. Call our office at 866-786-6478 or CLICK ON "Participate In This Clinical Trial" Button and complete the form.

 

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures (convulsions) over time. Seizures are episodes of disturbed brain activity that cause changes in attention or behavior.

 

Join CITrials today in the research and development of Epilepsy by participating in a study.  Your participation in a clinincal trial could help in the development of new medical treatments for this disorder. 

 

Epilepsy may be due to a medical condition or injury that affects the brain, or the cause may be unknown (idiopathic).

Common causes of epilepsy include:

 

• Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease

• Traumatic brain injury

• Infections, including brain abscess, meningitis, encephalitis, and AIDS

• Brain problems that are present at birth (congenital brain defect)

• Brain injury that occurs during or near birth

• Metabolism disorders present at birth (such as phenylketonuria)

• Brain tumor

• Abnormal blood vessels in the brain

• Other illness that damage or destroy brain tissue

• Use of certain medications, including antidepressants, tramadol, cocaine, and amphetamines

 

Epilepsy seizures usually begin between ages 5 and 20, but they can happen at any age. There may be a family history of seizures or epilepsy.