Could a magnetic helmet calm Seizure-Like brain waves in sleeping children?
NCT ID NCT04034030
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wearable device that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain in 10 children with a rare epilepsy called CSWS, where abnormal brain activity occurs during sleep. The device was applied for just 10 minutes to the area causing the seizures. Researchers measured changes in brain wave patterns on EEG to see if the treatment reduced abnormal activity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce abnormal brain activity during sleep in children with CSWS.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 children. The treatment is given just once for 10 minutes, so any effect may be short-lived. It may not work at all.
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Locations
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States