Study seizure signals using quick, non-invasive breath tests
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks for “volatile” (gaseous) body signals from breath to help identify seizure events. If you were recently admitted for seizure diagnosis, you may be asked to provide breath samples in a non-invasive way.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were admitted to one of these units for seizure diagnosis: Queen's Square EEG-telemetry or the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy
- You do not currently have an active infection and have not taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- You are not taking immunosuppressive medicines
- You’re able to provide breath samples (breathing is possible for you)
- You can give informed consent (or legally have it provided)
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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