Brain excitability in West syndrome using magnetic stimulation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial studies brain electrical activity in children with West syndrome (infantile spasms) using a safe, non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique. It tests how the brain responds before and after starting ACTH or a ketogenic diet, which are standard treatments for infantile spasms.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 2 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with West syndrome (infantile spasms) confirmed by an EEG.
- A sleep EEG was done within the last week before the screening visit.
- Your child has tested negative for tuberculosis (chest X-ray and skin test).
- You are willing to have your child start treatment with ACTH or a ketogenic diet.
- Your child is not already on ACTH, prednisolone, vigabatrin, or a ketogenic diet for more than 5 days.
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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