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New treatment option for Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
Official title Pre-operative Mapping of the Anterior Temporal Lobe Using Functional MRI Innovative Techniques in in Drug-resistant Epileptic Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05339438
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Anterior temporal epilepsy is the most frequent form of focal epilepsy (more than 50% of focal epilepsies). The epilepsy is drug-resistant when epileptic seizures persist despite antiepileptic treatment (25% of cases).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult person,
- Person affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme,
- Person having received complete information on the organization of the Clinical Investigation and having signed informed consent,
- Person having carried out a preliminary clinical examination adapted to the Clinical Investigation,
- For patients: Person with drug-resistant structural focal epilepsy of the anterior temporal lobe (right or left), candidate for epilepsy surgery...
You likely can't join if
- Contraindication to MRI including claustrophobia,
- Uncorrected visual disturbances,
- Person unable to give consent,
- Lack of mastery of the French language or ability to understand instructions,
- Person referred to in Articles 64, 65 and 66 of European Regulation 2017/745: Person of full age unable to consent alone to participate in the...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult person,
- Person affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiary of such a scheme,
- Person having received complete information on the organization of the Clinical Investigation and having signed informed consent,
- Person having carried out a preliminary clinical examination adapted to the Clinical Investigation,
- For patients: Person with drug-resistant structural focal epilepsy of the anterior temporal lobe (right or left), candidate for epilepsy surgery (anterior temporal lobectomy),
- For healthy volunteers: Person with no known pathology in the anterior temporal lobe (particularly epilepsy).
- Contraindication to MRI including claustrophobia,
- Uncorrected visual disturbances,
- Person unable to give consent,
- Lack of mastery of the French language or ability to understand instructions,
- Person referred to in Articles 64, 65 and 66 of European Regulation 2017/745: Person of full age unable to consent alone to participate in the Clinical Investigation; Minor; Pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nancy, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nancy, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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