Isolated focal cortical dysplasia
MONDO:0019009Isolated focal cortical dysplasia is a rare, genetic, non-syndromic cerebral malformation due to abnormal neuronal migration disorder characterized by variable-sized, focalized malformations located in any part(s) of the cerebral cortex, which manifests with drug-resistant epilepsy (usually leading to intellectual disability) and behavioral disturbances. Abnormal MRI findings (e.g. abnormal white and/or gray matter signal, blurred gray-white matter junction, localized volume loss, cortical thickening, abnormal gyral pattern, abnormal hippocampus) and variable histopathologic patterns are associated.
Also known as: epilepsy due to FCD
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden epilepsy lesions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a fluorescent dye called 5-ALA can help surgeons see and remove abnormal brain tissue in people with drug-resistant epilepsy caused by focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). FCD lesions are often hard to distinguish from healthy brain during surgery, making comp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame seizures in rare brain disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called SVG103 (Paxalisib) in 15 adults with rare brain conditions (FCD-II, TSC, or HME) that cause seizures. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if it reduces seizure frequency. Participants take the drug …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sovargen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC