New MRI technique could pinpoint seizure source without brain surgery

NCT ID NCT02304029

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a new type of MRI that measures sodium levels in the brain can help locate the exact area causing seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers compared the sodium MRI results to the standard method, which sometimes requires invasive brain recordings. The goal was to see if this non-invasive scan could guide surgeons to remove the right spot and stop seizures, potentially reducing the need for risky procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille

    Marseille, 13005, France

  • CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU NICE

    Nice, France

  • CHU Nimes

    Nîmes, France

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