Do you have functional seizures, also called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, or PNES?

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are conducting a study to better understand brain responses in people with functional seizures.

Participants will complete a screening call and one in-person study visit lasting up to 4 hours. The visit includes questionnaires, a blood draw, and a functional MRI (fMRI) brain scan while completing computer-based tasks.

Eligible participants must be adults diagnosed with functional seizures (PNES). Participants with certain neurological conditions, metal implants, claustrophobia, epilepsy, or pregnancy may not qualify.

Participants will be compensated $150 for completing the study visit.

For more information, please contact Rohit Kumar Suroju at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 205-975-8541.