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Do brain monitors fool seizure kids? study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07585643

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Telethon Kids Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will check if two common brain monitors used during anesthesia (BIS and Sedline) give accurate readings in children with severe seizure disorders. Researchers will compare these monitors to a standard EEG in 40 children under 16. The goal is to make anesthesia safer for these kids.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better monitor anesthesia depth in children with seizure disorders, improving safety during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (40 children) that only measures brain activity while awake. It does not test any treatment or guarantee better outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

20 eligible patients identified by the neurology department at Perth Children's Hospital and 20 eligible patients identified by the neurology department at Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, will be approached for the study.

Ages

0 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children (\<16 years old) with a confirmed diagnosis of early onset EE or DEE due to any cause (prior to age 2 years). Exclusion Criteria: * Language barriers impeding data collection * Department for Child Protection and Family Support is involved in the care of the child.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy early-infantile DEE epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures infantile epileptic-dyskinetic encephalopathy infantile spasms non-neonatal early infantile epileptic encephalopathy Spasms, Infantile

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies Early infantile epileptic encephalopathy Epileptic encephalopathy Infantile spasm

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    2 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital das Clinicas, São Paulo, Sao Paulo

    São Paulo, Brazil

  • Perth Children's Hospital

    Perth, Western Australia, 6909, Australia

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