Personalized testing to guide treatment for epilepsy
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses detailed brain tests to better match people with epilepsy to the right treatment. It may help by using “precision medicine” methods to understand what in the brain is driving seizures.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 16–55 (for one group) or 18–55 (for another group)
- You either have suspected epilepsy without an official diagnosis, or you have a confirmed epilepsy diagnosis
- You must be able to have MRI scans (no pacemakers/metal implants, and you can tolerate being in the scanner)
- If you’re in the group that uses PET scans, you must be able to complete PET testing
- You must be able to safely take levetiracetam or lamotrigine, and avoid interacting medicines
- No pregnancy or breastfeeding
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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