Long-term safety and efficacy of responsive brain stimulation in adults with medically intractable partial onset seizures (S21.004)

Conclusions:Treatment with the RNS System achieved sustained seizure reductions that continued to improve with time, reaching 72% at 7yrs. Nearly 1/3 of subjects experienced extended periods without seizures. Treatment remained safe over time. This experience supports the long-term effectiveness and safety of treatment with the RNS System.Disclosure: Dr. Nair has nothing to disclose. Dr. Morrell receives personal compensation for activities with NeuroPace Inc. s an employee. Dr. Morrell holds stock options in NeruoPace, Inc.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Nair, D., Morrell, M. Tags: Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG) I Source Type: research