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Focal Epilepsy Clinical Trial in Sacramento, CA

Access cutting-edge focal epilepsy treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Sacramento. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of California, Davis

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Sacramento

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Sacramento site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Focal Epilepsy Study in Sacramento

This study investigates the anatomical and physiological basis of spatial scene recognition memory in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy and temporal lobe lesions. Standard neuropsychological tests are insensitive to important memory deficits experienced by patients, particularly in spatial/scene memory, recollective experience, and familiarity processing. Using a validated virtual tour paradigm, the study examines how familiarity-based recognition and recall of spatial scenes relate to specific brain structures. In Aim I, a large cohort of patients with varied temporal lobe lesions at Emory University undergoes the virtual tour task with voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping to localize necessary brain regions. In Aim II, scalp event-related potentials and eye tracking in healthy participants at UC Davis characterize the temporal dynamics and lateralization of scene recognition. In Aim III, intracranial EEG recordings (including local field potentials and single-unit activity) in epilepsy surgery patients at UC Davis determine the precise network dynamics underlying spatial scene familiarity and recall. The long-term goal is to improve the prediction and prevention of cognitive morbidity from epilepsy surgery by providing a more complete model of spatial recognition memory circuits.

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 years or older
For Aims I and III: Diagnosis of focal epilepsy or temporal lobe lesion; patients undergoing evaluation for or having undergone epilepsy surgery
For Aim II: Healthy adult participants
Full-Scale IQ ≥ 70
English proficiency sufficient to understand and complete the task
For Aim I: Enrolled in or eligible for Emory University epilepsy surgery research registry
For Aim III: Undergoing clinically indicated stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) at UC Davis Medical Center
Able to provide informed consent (or for Aim I retrospective component, prior consent in Emory registry)

Exclusion Criteria

Full-Scale IQ \< 70
Inability to provide informed consent
For Aim III: Age \> 55 years
For Aim II: History of neurological or psychiatric disorder (as applicable per study protocol)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Sacramento?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07580183) has an active research site in Sacramento, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Focal Epilepsy Treatment Options in Sacramento, CA

If you're searching for focal epilepsy treatment options in Sacramento, CA, this clinical trial (NCT07580183) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Sacramento research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced focal epilepsy specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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