Focused ultrasound for childhood epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive ultrasound treatment for children with epilepsy that hasn't been controlled by medication. The sound waves target the brain lesion causing seizures, potentially reducing or stopping them without open surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 4 and 17 years old.
- Epilepsy seizures have not been controlled by at least two different medications.
- The brain lesion causing seizures (like a hypothalamic hamartoma or a benign tumor) must be visible on MRI and safely reachable by the focused ultrasound device.
- Your child's head must be large enough (over 52 cm around) and they must be able to tolerate a stereotactic frame for precise targeting.
- No bleeding disorders or use of blood-thinning medications.
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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