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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

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

Notice

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