Brain scan study for Dravet syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a special PET-MRI scan to look at a brain chemical pathway linked to serotonin (a mood-regulating substance) in people with Dravet syndrome or certain types of epilepsy, and in healthy volunteers. It may help understand how the brain works in these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult between 18 and 60 years old.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of Dravet syndrome or drug-resistant focal epilepsy, or be a healthy volunteer with low anxiety/depression scores.
- You must not have metal implants (like certain clips or pacemakers) or severe fear of enclosed spaces for the MRI.
- You must not have a vagus nerve stimulator device in your body.
- You must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have severe kidney problems.
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