Research Projects
Deep brain stimulation - Through a neurostimulator implanted in the chest, electrical stimulation is provided to the thalamus of the brain by two intracortical leads. The stimulation of specific parts of the brain help control the epileptic seizures. The surgery and concepts are similar to deep brain stimulation already used in some patients with Parkinson's disease. The study has been completed and the results are being evaluated by the FDA.
NeuroPace - The Indiana University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of the chosen sites for using this new technique to control seizures. Intracortical electrodes are placed in the epileptogenic area. The electrodes recognize the oncoming seizure and then provide electrical pulses to stop the seizure.
The Indiana University Epilepsy Program has just finished enrolling patients for the NeuroPace (brain stimulation) study for those persons having medically refractory epilepsy.
To get more information regarding these research projects and to inquire if you may be a candidate, please contact Dr. Vicenta Salanova at the Indiana University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at (800) 210-7123 or (317) 274-0180.
Two New Surgical Projects for Refractory Epilepsy
Indiana University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has been recently involved in two clinical studies in epileptic patients not controlled adequately by medication.Deep brain stimulation - Through a neurostimulator implanted in the chest, electrical stimulation is provided to the thalamus of the brain by two intracortical leads. The stimulation of specific parts of the brain help control the epileptic seizures. The surgery and concepts are similar to deep brain stimulation already used in some patients with Parkinson's disease. The study has been completed and the results are being evaluated by the FDA.
NeuroPace - The Indiana University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of the chosen sites for using this new technique to control seizures. Intracortical electrodes are placed in the epileptogenic area. The electrodes recognize the oncoming seizure and then provide electrical pulses to stop the seizure.
The Indiana University Epilepsy Program has just finished enrolling patients for the NeuroPace (brain stimulation) study for those persons having medically refractory epilepsy.
To get more information regarding these research projects and to inquire if you may be a candidate, please contact Dr. Vicenta Salanova at the Indiana University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at (800) 210-7123 or (317) 274-0180.
