Gut bacteria could hold key to better epilepsy treatment
NCT ID NCT07253701
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This observational study looks at how bacteria in the gut and mouth are linked to epilepsy and whether they affect how well seizure medicines work. Researchers will collect stool, saliva, and blood samples from 1,500 people with newly diagnosed epilepsy and healthy controls. By analyzing these samples, they hope to find patterns that could one day help doctors personalize epilepsy treatment.
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Akademiska Sjukhuset
RECRUITINGUppsala, Sweden
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Drottning Silvias Barnsjukhus
RECRUITINGGothenburg, Sweden
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Karolinska Universitetssjukhus
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Norrlands universitetssjukhus
RECRUITINGUmeå, Sweden
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Skånes universitetssjukhus
RECRUITINGLund, Sweden
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Universitetssjukhuset i Linköping
RECRUITINGLinköping, Sweden
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors choose the best seizure medicine based on a person's gut bacteria, improving seizure control and reducing side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear links between gut bacteria and epilepsy, or the results may not lead to practical changes in care.
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