New brain scan study aims to sharpen epilepsy surgery
NCT ID NCT02107989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times
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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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