Clearer brain imaging to find the seizure area
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses an advanced MRI technique to get a clearer picture of the exact area in the brain where seizures start. The goal is to help doctors better plan surgery for people with focal epilepsy that hasn't been controlled by medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with focal epilepsy (seizures starting in one part of the brain) that has not improved with at least two anti-seizure medications.
- You have suspected temporal lobe epilepsy and are a candidate for epilepsy surgery.
- You are not pregnant (if you are of childbearing age) and you are not breastfeeding.
- You do not have any reason that would make an MRI unsafe for you, and you are able to receive the contrast dye used during the scan.
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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