RESEARCH OPEN TO PARTICIPATION

There are several studies at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center that are currently enrolling patients. Our current studies with a brief description are listed below. Click on the study for more details.

RESEARCH RESULTS FROM THE COLUMBIA COMPREHENSIVE EPILEPSY CENTER

I. CURRENT CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES

• Carvedilol for Refractory Epilepsy
  Purpose: To find out if taking Carvedilol (tradename Coreg) with standard Antiepileptic drugs will improve the frequency of epileptic seizures.
  
  
• The Family Studies in Epilepsy Program
  The Family Studies in Epilepsy Program at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health is a long-term research study focused on finding the genes involved with inherited forms of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies[lh6].
  
  
• International Rolandic Epilepsy Linkage and NeuroDevelopment (Ireland) Study
  
  
• Eszopiclone for Insomnia in Epilepsy
  Purpose: To find out if using eszopiclone in people with epilepsy and insomnia can improve sleep.
  
  
• Bone and Hormonal Health in People with Epilepsy
  Purpose: To find out about how epilepsy medications affect bone health in people with epilepsy
  
  
• Genetics of Epilepsy
  The study is examining the genetic component of certain kinds of epilepsies.
  
  
• Language Functioning Study
  The goal of this study is to assist in preserving language abilities after surgery. Subjects may receive compensation for participation.
  
  
• Neuroepidemiology of Seizures
  The study is examining the genetic component of certain kinds of epilepsies.
  
  
• Pregabalin Insomnia Study
  Purpose: To find out if using pregabalin is people with epilepsy and insomnia can improve sleep.