Study brain signals after a first unprovoked seizure
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at people ages 18 to 65 after they have a first seizure that is not clearly triggered. It also compares them with healthy volunteers to better understand what might predict whether seizures come back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had a first seizure that was not caused by a clear trigger
- Your first-clinic evaluation did not find non-epileptic episodes or repeat seizures
- You are not already taking seizure (anti-seizure) medication
- You can safely have an MRI scan (no MRI contraindications)
- If you are pregnant or might be pregnant, you cannot join
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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