New therapies, including medications, medical devices and surgical procedures, are evaluated in research studies known as clinical trials. Often these new therapies are investigational, which means they are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general use. Participation in clinical trials offers the potential for new treatment options and allows patients to participate with researchers in driving the discovery of effective therapies for epilepsy. However, there are always risks involved, some known and possibly some that are unknowns, and patients should consult with their physicians in considering the appropriateness of a clinical trial for their particular situation. Clinical trials are done under the supervision of the FDA.

If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, information can be obtained from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda, Maryland as well as many pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies, universities and other organizations. Epilepsy.com also provides an integrated listing of ongoing clinical trials provided to CenterWatch or epilepsy.com directly in our Research Studies Directory below.

Search the epilepsy.com clinical trials located in your area. You may view all available clinical trials or you may narrow your search by filling in the fields below.

More Clinical Trial Information

• Clinicaltrials.gov
  Provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.


• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  Search the collection of research studies being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center.


• About Clinical Research
  Learn how experimental drugs are tested, who pays for the research and how to participate in clinical trials.


• Newly Approved Drugs
  Find out which medications have recently been approved by the FDA.


• Research Center Profiles
  Get profiles of research centers, organized by geographic region.


• Clinical Trial Results
  Find easy access to information about the results of recently completed and ongoing clinical trials.