Virtual brain may help pinpoint seizure origins
NCT ID NCT02603640
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses computer models to simulate brain activity in 20 epilepsy patients. The goal is to better interpret EEG and MEG signals to locate where seizures start. Researchers hope this will lead to a tool that helps surgeons remove the right brain tissue to stop 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 lead to a software tool that helps doctors better locate seizure-causing brain regions, improving epilepsy surgery outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage modeling study with only 20 participants. It does not test a treatment, and the virtual brain approach may not translate into real-world clinical benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
Marseille, 13354, France
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