Status:
RECRUITING
High-resolution Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Focal Epilepsy
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Epilepsies, Partial
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patients with focal epilepsy often have diagnostic difficulties as their culprit for seizures are difficult to be picked up using conventional imaging. The current study is to investigate the utility ...
Detailed Description
Focal epilepsy refers to having seizures arising from a specific part of the brain. In these patients, workup in magnetic resonance imaging is often necessary as patients with structural lesions have ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Consecutive patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy fulfilling the following criteria -
- 1\. Diagnosis of focal epilepsy with a probable site identified, as defined by concordant results from any TWO of the following:
- Clinical seminology compatible with focal epilepsy.
- Electroencephalography pointing towards a specific site for focal epilepsy.
- Positive ictal brain scintigraphy with SPECT-CT correlation. AND 2. Previous MRI (at least one study with protocol tailored for epilepsy) which did not reveal accountable focal lesion.
- AND 3. Able to consent for MRI examination (if patient under age of 18, consent for MRI will be obtained from guardian). Patients will be provided information leaflets to read on, and written consent before taking part in this study and MRI examination.
Exclusion
- Patients who are contraindicated to magnetic resonance imaging (such as due to underlying MRI incompatible metallic implants)
- Patients who cannot cooperate for MRI scanning.
- Patients show are unable to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 31 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06550726
Start Date
September 1 2024
End Date
August 31 2027
Last Update
February 12 2025
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Gerald Choa MRI Center
Hong Kong, Hong Kong