Predicting success of epilepsy surgery in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special, detailed brain-mapping technique (called high-resolution electrical source imaging) to see how well it can predict success after epilepsy surgery in children. It aims to help doctors decide which children might benefit most from surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 17 years old.
- Their seizures are not controlled by at least two different epilepsy medicines (drug-resistant epilepsy).
- They have been identified as a possible good candidate for epilepsy surgery based on early tests like EEG, MRI, and a PET scan.
- They have had an EEG in the last year that shows abnormal brain waves (spikes) between seizures.
- They have had a high-quality MRI scan of the brain (with a special 3D view) within the last 6 months.
- Parents or guardians must sign a consent form to participate.
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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