๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-01-26
Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Treat Epilepsy (NCT05673915)
Pilot Study of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Treat Epilepsy
๐ข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โ๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research is to see to what extent electrical stimulation applied to the scalp (transcranial direct current stimulation or tDCS) can reduce the number and intensity of epileptic seizures.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic Minnesota โ Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 6 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic Minnesota โ Rochester, Minnesota
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (507) 538-6606
Email: ruiz.precylla@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ 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 ยง 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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- A Study to Evaluate XEN1101 as Adjunctive Therapy in Focal Epilepsy โ Birmingham, Alabama
- Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Vormatrigine in Adults With Focal Seizures โ Miami, Florida
- Breathing Rescue for SUDEP Prevention โ Houston, Texas
- A Long-term Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of RAP-219 in Adults With Focal Onset Seizures โ Boise, Idaho
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.