Could inflammation after newborn seizures predict epilepsy?
NCT ID NCT04259125
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 72 newborns who had seizures shortly after birth. Researchers measured inflammation markers in their blood and tracked whether they later developed epilepsy. The goal was to understand if inflammation plays a role in epilepsy risk after neonatal seizures.
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 research could help identify which newborns are at higher risk for epilepsy after seizures, leading to earlier monitoring or intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and the small size (72 participants) limits how broadly the findings can be applied.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland, California, 94609, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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University of Michigan, Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, United States