Can a brain scan predict epilepsy after a head injury?

NCT ID NCT03999164

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at brain inflammation after a moderate to severe head injury using special PET scans. About 30 adults will get scans at two weeks and two months after their injury. The goal is to see if the amount of inflammation is linked to the risk of developing epilepsy later.

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Locations

  • University of California, Davis

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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