Brain mapping breakthrough: combining scans and implants to improve epilepsy surgery
NCT ID NCT02342938
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study involved 47 people with drug-resistant epilepsy and healthy volunteers. Researchers recorded brain activity simultaneously using implanted electrodes (intracranial EEG) and non-invasive scans (MEG or fMRI). The goal was to better identify seizure-causing brain areas and map healthy brain networks to prevent damage during surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors locate seizure-causing brain areas and avoid damaging healthy tissue during epilepsy surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not directly change patient care and require further validation.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69000, France