VNS
RESULTS:
- VNS:
E01/E02 (Pilot Studies) Summary
- Conducted
1988-90
- Design:
Non-Randomized,Sequential,Single
Blind, Historical Baseline, Two Week Control
- Patients:
Partial
Seizures, >18 Years Old, (Similar Patient Type to E03/E05)
- Patients
Participating: 16 Implanted (11 E01 & 5 E02), 15 Treated,
15 Completed, 15 Continuing > 1 year
- Results: Feasibility
Demonstrated, 28.2% Median Reduction in Seizures after 4 months,
Technical Problems Addressed with Redesigns, No Serious Adverse
Efffects - those that occurred were well tolerated
