Status:
COMPLETED
Pediatric Language and Memory Mapping in Refractory Epilepsy Using Magnetoencephalography
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arkansas
Conditions:
Epilepsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-21 years
Brief Summary
This is a pilot research study where language and working memory tasks will be used to study brain activities from children with epilepsy. Specifically for language assessment, a well-known MEG langua...
Detailed Description
This is a pilot research study where language and working memory tasks will be used to study brain activities from children with epilepsy. Specifically for language assessment, a well-known MEG langua...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 8 to 21 years old
- Drug-resistant focal epilepsy
- Enrolled in the Arkansas Children's Neuroscience Center Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
- Under evaluation for resective surgery
- English speakers. This is not a treatment/intervention study.
Exclusion
- Previous resective surgery for epilepsy
- Presence of progressive neurodegenerative disorders
- Presence of significant magnetic artifacts; electronic, magnetic or metallic implants (e.g. pins, screws, shrapnel remains, surgical clips, artificial heart valves, cochlear implants, vascular stents pacemakers); or permanent make-up or tattoos made with metallic dyes
- Presence of seizures within 24 hours of the MEG
- Use of sedation during the MEG acquisition
- Inability to be in a seated or supine position during the tasks
- Major medical disorders (e.g. HIV, cancer)
- Significant visual or auditory disabilities
- Physical disabilities that interfere with accomplishment of study tasks (when applicable)
- Claustrophobia, or fear of cramped or confined spaces
- Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- Any condition that the investigator feels might put the patient at risk
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 14 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 22 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04888637
Start Date
July 14 2021
End Date
July 22 2022
Last Update
February 25 2025
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205