🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-02-24
Acoustic Stimulation for Seizure Suppression (NCT03198494)
Low Frequency Acoustic Stimulation During Sleep for Seizure Suppression
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of this study is to test the feasibility and physiological effect of low-frequency (1 Hz) acoustic stimulation delivered during nocturnal NREM sleep in epilepsy patients. The long-term goal is to develop this protocol for daily, long-term use in a home setting, for nocturnal seizure and IED suppression
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: New York University School of Medicine — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Acoustic 1Hz Stimulation (OTHER)
- Sham Background Noise (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, New York
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.