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ReBOOT Program for Epilepsy Surgery

This study, called Readiness Brain Operation Optimization Training (ReBOOT), is looking at a new educational program for people having epilepsy surgery. The goal is to see if this program can help reduce the risk of memory or thinking problems after surgery, or support those who do experience such changes. You would participate in 2 individual and 4 group virtual sessions over 5-6 weeks before your surgery. Researchers will compare people in the ReBOOT program with those receiving standard care to see if the program helps with quality of life and how satisfied you are with your surgery. To join, you need to be an adult between 18 and 60 years old with diagnosed epilepsy, confirmed as a good candidate for surgery, and fluent in English with at least an 8th-grade reading level. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is a randomized study comparing the ReBOOT program to standard epilepsy care, with a planned enrollment of 64 participants.
What's involved
You would attend 2 individual and 4 group virtual sessions over 5-6 weeks before surgery, and complete online surveys and questionnaires for up to 12 months after surgery.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for up to 12 months after their surgery.

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NCT05992402

Readiness Brain Operation Optimization Training (ReBOOT) for Epilepsy Surgery

Recruiting
NAAges 18–60InterventionalTreatment
Kayela Arrotta
~64 participants
Updated 2026-06-18 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:ReBOOT program

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Intervention attendance
Measured over 5-6 Weeks post study enrollment
+3 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Epilepsy

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Ohio1

Study leadership

  • Kayela Arrotta, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · The Cleveland Clinic

Who to contact

Kayela Arrotta, PhD
[email protected]
216-444-6101
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Adults, aged 18-60 years old, with diagnosed epilepsy who have been confirmed as an appropriate surgical candidate by their epileptologist
Able to independently provide informed consent
Fluent in English
Reading abilities at or above 8th grade level as determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test- 4th Edition (WRAT-4), Reading subtest.
Internet access and the ability to participate in online video streaming
No history of resective or ablative neurosurgery, but this does not include neuromodulation therapies for epilepsy (e.g., RNS, VNS, DBS)
Willing and able to participate in cognitive intervention

Exclusion

Any patient that has engaged in any form of cognitive rehabilitation/intervention within the last 6 months
Ongoing litigation related to the cause of epilepsy, unless litigation is related to short term or long-term disability application.
Undergoing intensive medical treatment for serious or life-threatening illness (e.g., chemotherapy, etc.) that would impact study participation.
Serious psychiatric condition that could interfere with participation, such as schizophrenia, active psychosis, active mania, and current suicidal ideation.
Significant hearing and/or vision loss that would preclude them from participating in remote cognitive testing and engaging in the cognitive intervention.

What this trial measures

  • Intervention attendance5-6 Weeks post study enrollment

    As determined by weekly group attendance and the number of weeks it takes each patient to complete all four rotating sessions

  • Rate of Homework Completion5-6 Weeks post study enrollment

    As determined by self-reported whether or not patient attempted to complete or completed their homework

  • Study Attrition5-6 Weeks post study enrollment

    As determined by number of patients who do not complete the ReBOOT program and the reasons why

  • Intervention Efficacy based on Quality of Life5-6 weeks post study enrollment, 6 month, 12 month

    As assessed by the Quality of Life in Epilepsy questionnaire (Min/Max: 0-100, higher score means better outcome)