Brain recording study aims to personalize epilepsy therapy for kids
NCT ID NCT06453759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will record brain activity from deep brain regions (the thalamus) in 30 children already undergoing epilepsy surgery evaluation. Researchers will place extra electrodes to measure how seizures spread and how brain areas connect. The goal is to find better targets for deep brain stimulation, which could help children whose seizures are not controlled by medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
additional electrodes placed in the thalamus during standard epilepsy monitoring
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to personalized deep brain stimulation targets for children with drug-resistant epilepsy, potentially improving seizure control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (30 participants) that aims to gather data, not test a treatment. It may not lead to immediate clinical benefits, and there is a small risk of bleeding from the extra electrodes.
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
RECRUITINGLondon, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
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