Deep Brain Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus in Intractable Epilepsy

Last updated: February 22, 2021
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Epilepsy

Epilepsy (Pediatric)

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04771065
RECHMPL21_0106
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT) has been proposed in patients with severe intractable epilepsy. When used, the transventricular approach increases the risk of bleeding due the anatomy around the entry point in the thalamus. To avoid such a complication, the investigators used a transventricular microendoscopic technique.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion criteria:

  • adult patients
  • treated between 2010 and 2019 for refractory epilepsy by DBS of the anterior nucleusos the thalamus using microendoscopy
  • minimum follow-up of 1-year
  • refractory epilepsy defined as failure of at least 3 antiepileptic drugs

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

  • age < 18 years

Study Design

Total Participants: 10
Study Start date:
January 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 29, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • Uhmontpellier

    Montpellier, 34295
    France

    Active - Recruiting

Not the study for you?

Let us help you find the best match. Sign up as a volunteer and receive email notifications when clinical trials are posted in the medical category of interest to you.