MRI measurements for epilepsy from a single brain blood vessel lump
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This study uses special MRI scans to measure brain changes in people whose seizures are related to one cerebral cavernous malformation (a type of abnormal blood vessel in the brain). It aims to find a measurable “biomarker” from MRI that may help understand the epilepsy and the brain structure around it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with exactly one cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) in the brain
- The CCM that causes symptoms has not been treated before
- You can get research brain MRIs (no reason you can’t safely have MRI, and you’re willing to do it)
- You have no history of brain surgery for this problem and no prior brain radiation
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can attend follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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