New brain scan study aims to sharpen epilepsy surgery
NCT ID NCT02107989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses advanced brain scans (MRI and MEG) to better locate seizure-causing areas in people with epilepsy who are considering surgery. Researchers will also create a database of normal brain images from healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes by comparing imaging methods.
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 study could improve how doctors locate seizure-causing brain areas, leading to more precise epilepsy surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and results may not change current practices.
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Conditions
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States