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Fast EEG could spot seizures in kids faster

NCT ID NCT05418634

Diagnosis Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a simplified brain wave test (point-of-care EEG) on 200 children with confusion or ongoing seizures in the pediatric emergency department. The quick EEG uses just five stickers on the scalp. Researchers compared it to the standard full EEG to see if it can reliably diagnose conditions like status epilepticus or encephalitis. The goal is to speed up diagnosis and treatment in urgent situations.

What this could mean

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Active substance
point-of-care EEG (simplified electroencephalogram)
What this could lead to
If successful, this quick EEG could help doctors diagnose seizures or brain inflammation faster in children with confusion or ongoing seizures in the emergency room.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 200 children, but it compares a simplified test to the full version. The simplified EEG may miss some cases or be harder to interpret in real time.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Aug 2025

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

All pediatric patients presenting to the PED or the epilepsy clinic fulfilling the inclusion criteria.

Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: General: PED: * Pediatric patients with unexplained impaired consciousness, suspicion of NCSE, active SE presenting to the PED * Informed consent of patient of parents/persons responsible, if possible, otherwise emergency situation procedure (according to national regulations for research in emergency situations) CLINIC: * Informed consent as documented by signature * Pediatric patients undergoing cEEG in the outpatient epilepsy clinics * Either suspected/ to rule out epilepsy or established diagnosis of epilepsy Exclusion Criteria: PED: * AMS of known etiology or another diagnosis * Declined informed consent CLINIC: * Failure to provide signed informed consent * Changes in health condition which might interfere with the EEG recording.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy Status Epilepticus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Altered mental status Non-convulsive status epilepticus Status epilepticus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Children's Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, 8032, Switzerland

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