Brain imaging study seeks clues to childhood epilepsy

NCT ID NCT04569708

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how sounds played during sleep affect brain waves and memory in children with Rolandic epilepsy. Researchers used brain scans (MRI, MEG/EEG) to understand which brain circuits are involved. The goal was to find new treatment ideas for this type of childhood epilepsy. The study included 30 children aged 4-18 with and without epilepsy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy Epilepsy, Rolandic self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Athinoula A. Martinos Center Biomedical Imaging

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States