Brain scans could unlock secrets of childhood disorders
NCT ID NCT06668519
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses magnetoencephalography (MEG), a non-invasive brain scan, to compare brain signals in 1,500 children with neurodevelopmental disorders (like epilepsy, autism, ADHD) and healthy children. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these conditions. No treatment is given; it is purely observational.
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 could lead to better diagnostic tools for conditions like epilepsy, autism, and ADHD in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all children.
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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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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, 201102, China
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