Brain scan study seeks root cause of restless legs

NCT ID NCT07001891

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the brain processes internal body signals in people with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Researchers will use MRI scans and daily smartphone surveys to track brain activity and symptom changes over two weeks. The goal is to understand why the urge to move occurs, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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 study could clarify how the brain misinterprets internal body signals in RLS, pointing toward new treatment targets.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (30 people) that measures brain activity, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

restless legs syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

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CHU de Bordeaux - Neurophysiologie Clinique de l'Enfant et de l'Adulte
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Bordeaux, France

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