๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-25

Epileptiform Potential of Fully Immersive Virtual Reality (NCT07451093)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this interventional study is to determine if the use of virtual reality headsets results in an increased risk of seizure in adolescent and adult individuals with epilepsy. The main question it aims to answer are: \- does use of virtual reality headsets with hand controllers result in a higher risk of seizure compared to use of virtual reality headsets without hand controllers Participants will be asked to wear a virtual reality headset during continuous video EEG recording and EEG with be evaluated during three phases: with display turned off, with display turned on without hand controllers, and with display turned on with hand controllers.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center โ€” Lebanon, New Hampshire

Age range: 13 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Virtual Reality Headset, display off (OTHER)
  • Virtual Reality Headset, Display only (OTHER)
  • Virtual Reality Headset, Display and Hand Control (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center โ€” Lebanon, New Hampshire

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (603) 350-5104

Email: jared.e.quast@hitchcock.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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