Clinical and Electrographic Changes in Responsive Neurostimulation System (RNS) Patients with Acupuncture Treatment

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine effects of Acupuncture on a Patient's mood and cognition,evaluate changes in clinically-reported seizure frequency and severity and analyze effects of Acupuncture on electrographic epileptiform activity stored by the RNS System

Condition

  • Epilepsy

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 15 Years and 60 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient implanted with the RNS system - Patient can undergo 12 weeks of acupuncture - Patient is able remain on stable medications for 12 weeks - Patient is able to remain on stable Detection and Stimulation settings for 12 weeks - Patient or/and caregiver is able to understand and sign informed consent and HIPAA authorization - Patient or caregiver able to maintain a seizure diary for duration of study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient and /or caregiver is unable to sign informed consent to study - Patient has a bleeding disorder, pacemaker, or pregnant

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Experimental group
  • Device: Acupuncture intervention
    Participants will undergo 12 weeks of acupuncture therapy. There will be one 40 minute-1 hour. session per week.

Recruiting Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas 77030
Contact:
Olga Rodziyevska, MS,PA-C
(713) 500-5482
Olga.Rodziyevska@uth.tmc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study Contact

Olga Rodziyevska, MS,PA-C
(713) 500-5482
Olga.Rodziyevska@uth.tmc.edu