New MRI scan could pinpoint epilepsy hotspots without surgery
NCT ID NCT07316972
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a special MRI technique called CEST can locate the brain area causing seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers will scan 20 patients before surgery and compare the MRI results with standard methods. If it works, this could reduce the need for invasive brain recordings.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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A research network
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (mesial or lateral) * Requiring a pre-surgical evaluation including long-term video EEG * At least 5 of them will be recruited after surface video EEG indicates the need for further exploration by SEEG * With or without a radiologically visible lesion Exclusion Criteria: * Absolute or relative contraindication to MRI (metallic implants, including intrauterine devices other than the MIRENA® brand, claustrophobia, etc.) * Expected inability to remain still for 90 minutes in a 7T MRI * Diabetic individuals * Individuals under legal protection measures * Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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