Clinical Trial

MRgFUS for Childhood Epilepsy

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Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn if magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) can treat brain lesions causing epilepsy in children with drug resistant epilepsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is MRgFUS safe in children with drug-resistant epilepsy due to central brain lesions? Does MRgFUS treatment reduce seizure frequency and severity and improve quality-of-life? Researchers will prospective assess outcomes following MRgFUS in children. Participants undergoing MRgFUS will complete seizure diaries and questionnaires related to seizure severity and quality-of-life.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07497178
Lead Sponsor The Hospital for Sick Children
Conditions Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Epilepsy
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-03-01
Primary Completion 2029-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2029-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-27