Inside the epileptic brain: scientists hunt for hidden clues in human tissue
NCT ID NCT06022055
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gathers blood and leftover brain tissue from 300 adults with focal drug-resistant epilepsy who are undergoing surgery. Researchers will analyze the samples using multiple methods — including immune cell staining, electrical recordings, and gene expression — to identify what makes certain brain regions trigger seizures. The goal is to uncover new disease mechanisms that could lead to better treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could reveal new biological pathways involved in drug-resistant epilepsy, pointing toward future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational tissue-collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Unit, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
RECRUITINGParis, 75013, France
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