Deep Brain Stimulation for severe generalised epilepsy of Lennox-Gastaut phenotype [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr John Archer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Arthur Thevathasan ,  Dr Kristian Bulluss

Brief description Deep Brain stimulation (DBS) is an emerging treatment for epilepsy, recently approved for use in Australia on the basis of trials in focal epilepsy showing benefit. The role of DBS in generalised epilepsy is currently unclear. This study tests the effectiveness of DBS in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a severe, medication-resistant generalised epilepsy syndrome.

Funding Amount $AUD 919,458.23

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant