epilepsy
Conditions
Interventions
LITT surgery:LITT surgical treatment
Sponsors
Beijing TianTan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age: 2-75 years; 2) The standard preoperative evaluation process was completed and a diagnosis of focal epilepsy was made; 3) Seizures are not relieved by regular, adequate dose and course of 2 or more antiseizure medications; 4) Patients signed an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Presence of severe mental, cognitive, and psychological disorders that prevent them from cooperating with the research as well as follow-up; 2) Failure to clearly localize the epileptogenic zone or inappropriateness of LITT treatment; 3) Other treatment options exist that are more beneficial to the patient; 4) Other conditions that, in the opinion of the researcher, are not appropriate for participation in the research.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Seizure-freedom rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Seizure Frequency;Improvement of seizures;Seizure Severity;Improvement of EEG;Cognitive function outcomes;Memory function outcomes;Total hospitalization days;Total cost;Quality-of-life;Long-term financial burden; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactKai Zhang
Beijing TianTan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Outcome results
None listed