Scientists probe brain genes to unlock Epilepsy's secrets

NCT ID NCT04917939

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at brain tissue from 10 people with temporal lobe epilepsy and hippocampal sclerosis who are having surgery. Researchers will analyze gene activity in the tissue to understand what causes the disease and find possible markers for better treatment. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 2ndAffiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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