New gene test could unlock mysteries of severe epilepsy in kids
NCT ID NCT03652246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a powerful genetic test called exome sequencing can find the cause of severe epilepsy in children when standard tests fail. Researchers studied 15 children with epileptic encephalopathy of unknown genetic origin. The goal was to see if this test could improve diagnosis and help families get better genetic counseling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- high-throughput exome sequencing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could become a routine diagnostic tool, helping more families get a clear genetic diagnosis and better counseling.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technique may not find a cause in all cases.
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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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Chu Dijon Bourogne
Dijon, 21000, France
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