Refractory Epilepsy
Conditions
Brief summary
Follow up of the patients at Ghent University Hospital treated with hippocampal DBS for refractory epilepsy. Endpoints: * Long term evaluation of the effects of hippocampal DBS on seizure frequency and cognition * Evaluation of the satisfaction of patients and neurologist regarding the rechargeable DBS battery
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaires
Questionnaire for patient: satisfaction regarding rechargeable DBS battery Questionnaire for neurologist: seizure frequency, satisfaction regarding rechargeable DBS battery
Sponsors
Medtronic
University Hospital, Ghent
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Treated with hippocampal DBS for refractory epilepsy at Ghent University Hospital
Exclusion criteria
* (none)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seizure frequency per month based on seizure diary | Every six months (up to 2 years after implantation of rechargeable device) | Efficacy measured by reduction in seizure frequency before and after implantation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cognition | Yearly (up to 2 years after implantation of rechargeable device) | Cognition measured by neuropsychological testing |
| Number of device problems | Every six months (up to 2 years after implantation of rechargeable device) | Reporting of device problems including long charging time, bad connection between device and charger, high frequency of charging (\> 1 time a day). |
| Number of adverse events | Every six months (up to 2 years after implantation of rechargeable device) | Reporting of adverse events after implantation |
Outcome results
None listed