New brain sensor aims to stop seizures in Drug-Resistant epilepsy
NCT ID NCT07656857
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests a high-density flexible brain sensor (ECoG) used during surgery to help surgeons precisely remove the area causing seizures. It includes 85 people aged 3-60 with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. The goal is to see if this tool leads to better seizure control after surgery.
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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 85 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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3 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 3 to 60 years. 2. Diagnosis of drug-resistant epilepsy, defined as persistent seizures despite treatment with two or more appropriately selected, adequately dosed and adequately tried antiseizure medications. 3. Diagnosis of focal epilepsy after standard presurgical evaluation and considered suitable for resective epilepsy surgery. 4. Preoperative cognitive or developmental status sufficient to participate in study assessments, as judged by the investigator and assessed using age-appropriate validated instruments. For participants aged 3 to 6 years, developmental status must be within the normal range according to the Griffiths Mental Development Scales. For participants aged 6 to 16 years, cognitive function must be within the normal range according to the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. For participants older than 16 years, a Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher will be required. 5. Written informed consent provided by the participant or, when applicable, by a legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Suspected mesial temporal lobe epilepsy after multidisciplinary presurgical evaluation. 2. History of any previous neurosurgical craniotomy before epilepsy surgery. 3. Severe psychiatric, cognitive, or psychological disorder that prevents participation in the study or completion of follow-up. 4. Contraindication to surgery.
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Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China
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