Brain mapping with advanced MRI for epilepsy surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses special MRI scans to create a detailed map of the brain areas causing seizures, helping doctors plan SEEG surgery. It's for people with hard-to-control epilepsy who are already scheduled for SEEG.
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Who can take part
- You have epilepsy that hasn't improved with medication (drug-resistant epilepsy).
- Your doctor has already decided you need an SEEG procedure (brain mapping with thin wires).
- You are not pregnant, and you are old enough and healthy enough for the SEEG procedure.
- You can safely have an MRI (no metal implants or devices that are not MRI-safe).
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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