New MRI technique aims to uncover elusive epilepsy triggers
NCT ID NCT06550726
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether high-resolution MRI can find subtle brain lesions that cause focal epilepsy but are missed by standard scans. Researchers will scan 66 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy and compare results to surgical findings. If successful, this could improve diagnosis and help guide surgery for better seizure control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make it easier to find hidden brain lesions in people with focal epilepsy, leading to better surgical decisions and possibly seizure control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (66 people) focused on diagnosis, not treatment. The advanced MRI may not always find lesions, and results may not apply to all epilepsy patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gerald Choa MRI Center
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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