Special MRI to find where seizures start
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses a special MRI technique to find the exact area in the brain causing seizures in people with temporal lobe epilepsy. It's for those who are considering surgery because medication hasn't worked.
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Who can take part
- You have temporal lobe epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication.
- You are being evaluated for epilepsy surgery, including a long video EEG.
- You can safely undergo a high-strength MRI scan (7 Tesla) for 90 minutes.
- You are not diabetic.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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