Breath and skin tests to predict epileptic seizures
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks for specific chemicals in a person’s breath or skin (volatile organic compounds) that might help predict seizures. It’s mainly for adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who will undergo at least 48 hours of video EEG monitoring.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You have epilepsy that does not respond well to seizure medicines (drug-resistant)
- Your seizures are focal, focal with spreading, or generalized (motor or non-motor)
- You can do at least 48 hours of video EEG monitoring
- You can provide consent (and your legal guardian can consent if needed)
- You must be covered by a social security plan
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