Fast brain scan helps spot seizures in kids
NCT ID NCT05418634
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a simplified brain wave test (point-of-care EEG) in 200 children with confusion or ongoing seizures in the emergency department. The goal was to see if this quick test can accurately diagnose conditions like status epilepticus or encephalitis. Researchers also compared it to the standard, longer EEG used in epilepsy clinics.
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, 8032, Switzerland
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