Light-Based brain imaging may unlock secrets of infantile seizures
NCT ID NCT02899832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses a non-invasive light-based technique called near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with EEG to measure blood flow changes in the brains of children aged 3 to 6 years during infantile epilepsy spasms. The goal is to better understand what happens in the brain before, during, and after these seizures. The research is purely observational and does not test any new treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand what happens in the brain during infantile spasms, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 14 children, so results may not apply to all patients. It does not test a treatment, so it will not directly improve outcomes.
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Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80054, France
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Fondation Ophtalmologique Rothshild
Paris, 75019, France