Clinical and Electrographic Changes in Responsive Neurostimulation System (RNS) Patients With Acupuncture Treatment
Recruiting
Clinical and Electrographic Changes in RNS System Patients With Acupuncture Treatment
Who can join
Ages 15 to 60 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
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
About the study
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
What is being tested
- Acupuncture intervention (device)
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Participants: 10 · Started: Apr 1, 2021
Contact the study team
- Olga Rodziyevska, MS,PA-C · Phone: (713) 500-5482
- Ardonia N Tousant · Phone: (713) 500-5482
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT04677751
Locations in the U.S.
| Texas | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Nov 15, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.