Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which a person’s brain cells send signals abnormally, leading to seizures.
Individuals with epilepsy may experience different types of seizures that fit into these two main categories:
For individuals who have experienced a seizure, suspect they have had one, or have been told by others that they sometimes appear unaware of their actions, doctors may conduct the following tests to confirm a diagnosis:
Treatments for epilepsy include:
More research into effective epilepsy treatment options is critical.
Discover our featured studies below for epilepsy. If these studies are not right for you, there are over 350 clinical trials actively recruiting participants with epilepsy. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov to find epilepsy research studies near you.
For those living with either focal-onset seizures (FOS) or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS), you may be eligible for a clinical trial that may help reduce the frequency of seizures.
Find an online community of fellow patients, caregivers, and advocates below
as well as some other general resources!