Research

Current Clinical Research in Epilepsy

Two white coat wearers working with a patient

Clinical research trials search for new ways to prevent, understand and/or treat disease. The goal of these trials is to see if a new treatment, procedure, or device works and is safe to use.  Participating in a research trial, as either a healthy volunteer or a patient volunteer, is an opportunity to help researchers find better treatments for others in the future.

Follow this link for a list of clinical research trials specific to epilepsy:

Current Clinical Research Trials for Epilepsy

Seizure Cycle App

Seizure Cycle in March 2021, including a dashboard with a calendar date and graphics

This is an intuitive app designed for women with epilepsy.

Features:

  • Organize seizure and brief gynecological history
  • Track and predict menstrual cycle and ovulation
  • Self-management tool to track seizures, triggers, mood, headache, and their relation to menstrual cycle.
  • Detecting a predictable seizure pattern if its present.
  • Communicate information with your health care provider.

Note: Seizure cycle is not a substitute for medical advice, please consult your health care provider with questions or concerns regarding your seizures or gynecological health.

Who can get this app?

  • This app is provided to women who participate in a research study at GW called “seizures and menstrual cycle tracking app”. This is free of cost and will not impact the care received from their physician.

Who can enroll?

  • Women with active epilepsy, 18 years and older.
  • To learn more about this study, email:epicycle@mfa.gwu.edu

Women with active epilepsy, 18 years and older. To learn more about this study, email:epicycle@mfa.gwu.edu


Render image of the brain

The Gholipour lab

Using advanced imaging for patient-oriented research wi

th the ultimate goal of better understanding epilepsy and seizure disorders.

 

Gholipour Lab

 


Brain Stimulation Research:

Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi's research featured in National Geographic Docuseries "Breakthrough" [contents, including ads through Youtube.com]