N/A
Completed N=10
Treating Non-epileptic Seizures Using Magnetic Brain Stimulation
Nonepileptic Seizures
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02796924 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
10
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Weekly Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure-events — 6.9; 5.3 events
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) - a form of non-invasive brain stimulation - to decrease the frequency of psychogenic non-epileptic seizure (PNES) episodes in patients with PNES.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Weekly Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure-events |
6.9; 5.3 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Confirmed Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of previous or comorbid epileptic seizures
- Major comorbid neurological diseases
- Currently taking medications that are known to reduce seizure-threshold
- Currently pregnant
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02796924). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.