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Eye-Tracking test may spot hidden seizures and attention issues in kids

NCT ID NCT06310772

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a simple eye-tracking system can identify children with childhood absence epilepsy and related thinking problems. Researchers compared eye movement recordings from 60 participants (kids with epilepsy and healthy controls) to standard tests. The goal is to develop a faster, cheaper way to diagnose and monitor this condition, helping kids get support sooner.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a quick, low-cost eye-tracking test to diagnose childhood absence epilepsy and spot attention problems early.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all kids. The test is still experimental and not yet ready for clinic use.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

A diverse group of children (4-12 years) with childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) and healthy controls will be recruited from epilepsy centers in North Carolina, California, and Colorado. Inclusion criteria involve confirmed CAE diagnosis or healthy controls, absence of other neurological disorders, and various socio-economic backgrounds. Exclusion criteria include conditions or medications affecting eye movements or cognition.

Ages

4 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Childhood Absence Epilepsy by Treating Neurologist or a Healthy control Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: History of subarachnoid hemorrhage, sickle cell anemia, recent cerebrovascular accident or myocardial infarction, significant cardiopulmonary disease, active asthma, known aneurysm, known moyamoya disease, or pregnancy. Known diagnosis of strabismus or amblyopia Any vision abnormalities that prevent the participant from viewing the screen clearly People who have a history of generalized tonic clonic convulsions To participate as a healthy control the participant must have no personal history of epilepsy, ADHD or other developmental disorder, no first degree relatives with the above diagnosis

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Orange County

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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