Your nose knows: can smell predict seizures?
NCT ID NCT05865561
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether people with epilepsy release specific odors that can predict a seizure before it happens. Researchers will collect skin swabs from 100 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy during and between seizures. The goal is to identify the chemical 'signature' of these odors, which could one day lead to a simple, non-invasive seizure prediction tool.
What this could mean
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Active substance
VOC sampling (skin swab)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to predict seizures minutes to hours in advance, improving safety and quality of life for people with epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study (100 people) focused on identifying odors, not yet testing a prediction device. The results may not apply to all seizure types or people.
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Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
RECRUITINGParis, 75019, France
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Institut La Teppe
RECRUITINGTain-l'Hermitage, 26600, France
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