MRI study for kids with focal epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies how to make MRI images better for children with epilepsy that starts in one area of the brain. It may help doctors use brain MRI more effectively when evaluating where seizures begin.
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Who can take part
- Be between 1 and 18 years old
- Have epilepsy where seizures seem to start from a single area (focal onset)
- Be seeing a pediatrician for epilepsy, and get a brain MRI as part of the evaluation
- The child and/or parent must agree to the study’s use of imaging/data
- The MRI must be of good enough quality to be read clearly
- The study must have your seizure history details showing the seizure focus
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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