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GreenMan · 07-09-2007, 10:17 AM

Epilepsy trial
Article Last Updated: 07/08/2007 11:41:31 PM PDT

If you have epilepsy, take daily medication but still experience uncontrolled seizures, you might be a candidate for a trial now underway at USC University Hospital. Neuropace, a company in Mountain View, Calif., has developed a device that's implanted in the skull and designed to provide "responsive stimulation" to the area of the brain that triggers epileptic seizures, attempting to stop the seizures before they cause symptoms. Called the RNS neurostimulator, the device is controlled by a battery and contains a computer chip designed to detect and store a record of your brain's electrical activity. Of course there are potential risks and side effects, and implantation is a 2- to 5-hour procedure, but interested parties can call 1-866-904-6630 or visit www.seizurestudy.com for more information.

So, I had heard about this implant about ten yrs ago and My neurologist says that it has been going through trials for the past few years. I am hoping that I am eligible for the program. If it is sucessful, I just might get my drivers license back.

The www.seizurestudy.com should answer q's and has a ph# to the office conducting the trial.

07-09-2007, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
GreenMan C'mon Brainy! Cant you handle the BIG BUDS?!?! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: GreenLand Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 468 Rep Power: 950	Epileptic Clinical Trials Epilepsy trial Article Last Updated: 07/08/2007 11:41:31 PM PDT If you have epilepsy, take daily medication but still experience uncontrolled seizures, you might be a candidate for a trial now underway at USC University Hospital. Neuropace, a company in Mountain View, Calif., has developed a device that's implanted in the skull and designed to provide "responsive stimulation" to the area of the brain that triggers epileptic seizures, attempting to stop the seizures before they cause symptoms. Called the RNS neurostimulator, the device is controlled by a battery and contains a computer chip designed to detect and store a record of your brain's electrical activity. Of course there are potential risks and side effects, and implantation is a 2- to 5-hour procedure, but interested parties can call 1-866-904-6630 or visit www.seizurestudy.com for more information. So, I had heard about this implant about ten yrs ago and My neurologist says that it has been going through trials for the past few years. I am hoping that I am eligible for the program. If it is sucessful, I just might get my drivers license back. The www.seizurestudy.com should answer q's and has a ph# to the office conducting the trial.