EEG test to help diagnose epilepsy after a first seizure
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This trial studies a new way of analyzing EEG results to help doctors decide if a first suspected seizure was caused by epilepsy. If you had a first seizure and your EEG did not show clear signs of epilepsy, this test might improve your diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and had your first seizure (or suspected seizure) recently
- You can understand and agree to take part in the study
- Your doctor decided you need an EEG test based on your medical history and description of the seizure
- Your EEG results did not show any clear signs of epilepsy (like abnormal brain waves)
- You do not have liver or kidney failure affecting your brain
- You have not been diagnosed with another clear cause for your episode, such as fainting from a drop in blood pressure
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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