Spotting the warning signs of drug-resistant epilepsy in children

NCT ID NCT07723287

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 375 children with epilepsy to find early clues—from brain wave patterns and clinical features—that may predict which cases become resistant to standard medications. Researchers will use statistical models and machine learning to build a risk profile. The goal is to help doctors intervene sooner in children at highest risk for difficult-to-control 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 could help doctors identify children at high risk for drug-resistant epilepsy earlier, potentially guiding more aggressive or alternative treatments sooner.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to all children or healthcare settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EPILEPSY EPILEPSY (TREATMENT REFRACTORY)

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Locations

Children's Hospital 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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