Advanced MRI Scans to Find Causes of Focal Epilepsy
Tests advanced MRI scans to detect subtle brain lesions behind focal epilepsy seizures.
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Registry title: High-resolution Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Focal Epilepsy
Key facts
- Where
- Hong Kong, Hong KongSee the site
Where in Hong Kong
- Gerald Choa MRI CenterHong Kong, Hong KongTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Trial code
- NCT06550726
- Record updated
- 3 April 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
High-resolution Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Focal Epilepsy
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.
Inclusion: Consecutive patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy fulfilling the following criteria -; 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.