An Exploratory Trial Using sEMG to Differentiate PNES From Epileptic Seizures
An Exploratory Trial Using sEMG to Differentiate PNES From Epileptic Seizures
This is an observational study of subjects receiving standard of care therapy, while admitted
 to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Department of Neurology, General Hospital Hietzing with
 Neurological Center Rosenhügel. Additional monitoring provided by the SPEAC System will be
 compared to the gold standard, vEEG. The SPEAC System is being evaluated while being used in
 adjunct to standard of care.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Subject has a suspected history of PNES with upper extremity motor involvement or
 epileptic seizures with upper extremity motor involvement.

 2. Is being admitted to a hospital for routine vEEG monitoring related to seizures.

 3. Male or female between the ages of 18-99.

 4. If female and of childbearing potential, has a negative pregnancy test.

 5. Can understand and sign written informed consent prior to the performance of any study
 assessments.

 6. Subject must be competent to follow all study procedures.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1.Intracranial EEG electrodes are being used.