Advanced brain scans for epilepsy surgery planning
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a very powerful MRI scanner to get detailed images of the brain. It aims to help doctors better understand and plan surgery for people with epilepsy that doesn't improve with medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older (for healthy volunteers) or between 6 and 65 (for people with epilepsy)
- You have been diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy and are a candidate for surgery, or you have a brain lesion from before, during, or shortly after birth
- You have normal thinking skills or only mild cognitive difficulties, enough to follow instructions during the scan
- You understand Italian well enough to give consent and follow task instructions
- You are not pregnant and have no medical reasons that prevent you from having an MRI
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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