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High-resolution Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Focal Epilepsy
Led by Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2026-04-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 of advanced MRI sequences on detection of subtle lesions accountable for focal epilepsy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
High-resolution Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Focal Epilepsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of drug-resistant focal epilepsy with a probable seizure site identified by two of the following: clinical signs, EEG results, or positive ictal brain scintigraphy with SPECT-CT.
- Previous MRI scan (at least one tailored for epilepsy) that did not show a clear focal lesion.
- Ability to provide informed consent for the MRI examination (guardian consent if under 18).
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindications to MRI such as incompatible metallic implants.
- Inability to cooperate with MRI scanning.
- Unable to provide informed consent.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Gerald Choa MRI Center
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
H
Hanson Leung, MBBS (HK)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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