New brain scanner hat could improve epilepsy surgery for kids

NCT ID NCT07378397

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Aston University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new type of brain scanner (OPM-MEG) to the standard MEG scanner used to plan epilepsy surgery in children. The new scanner uses a lightweight hat instead of a rigid helmet, making it more comfortable and better fitting for kids. Researchers will check if the new scanner maps abnormal brain activity just as accurately as the old one, with the goal of improving surgical planning.

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 a more comfortable and accurate way to map epilepsy in children before brain surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants. It is comparing two scanning methods, not testing a treatment, so it may not change clinical practice directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood-onset epilepsy syndrome epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EPILEPSY (TREATMENT REFRACTORY) EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN EPILEPSY IN YOUTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aston University

Birmingham, United Kingdom, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

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