Deep Brain Stimulation of the Anterior Nucleus of the Thalamus in Intractable Epilepsy

• Conditions: Refractory Epilepsy

• Registration Number: NCT04771065
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier

Brief Summary

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus (ANT) has been proposed in patients with severe intractable epilepsy. When used, the transventricular approach increases the risk of bleeding due the anatomy around the entry point in the thalamus. To avoid such a complication, the investigators used a transventricular microendoscopic technique.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-01
• Status Verified: 2021-02
• Study First Submitted: 2021-02-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-02-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-02-22
• Study First Posted: 2021-02-25
• Last Update Posted: 2021-02-25
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-01
• Study Completion: 2021-12-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Absence of hemorraghic complication	1 day	Absence of hemorraghic complication on post operative MRI

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
responder rate	5 years	50%-responder rate (on seizures)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Uhmontpellier; 🇫🇷 Montpellier, France