Are you living with epilepsy, functional (non-epileptic) seizures, or both?

April 24, 2026

The Trauma & Recovery Research Unit at McMaster University is seeking volunteers for a fully-virtual research study about how traumatic stress affects people who have Epilepsy and/or Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES – also known as functional seizures or dissociative seizures).

You may be eligible to participate if you
✔ are 18 years or older, 𝙖𝙣𝙙
✔ live in Canada, 𝙖𝙣𝙙
✔ have a confirmed diagnosis of Epilepsy, PNES (non-epileptic seizures), or both,
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are currently having seizures and waiting for a diagnosis of Epilepsy, PNES, or both.

Participation involves filling out some questionnaires online, and all your responses will be kept private.

👉 Learn more and complete the quick eligibility screening form here: https://redcap.link/TENES

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