Network dynamics of the electro-magnetic epileptic focus in patients with focal cortical dysplasia

Network dynamics of the electro-magnetic epileptic focus in patients with focal cortical dysplasia - Network dynamics electro-magnetic focus epilepsy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00031233

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-08

Start date

2021-12-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

G40.2

Interventions

Group 1: Simultaneous MEG/EEG acquisition in sleeping patients with focal epilepsy due to focal cortical dysplasia

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

12 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female FCD patients (minimal 12 years old) with a clear FCD lesion. 2) Signed informed consent by themselves or by their legal representatives in the case of minors (12-18 years). 3) Patient is willing to comply with the instructions and the restrictions imposed by the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: pacemakers, artificial heart valves, metal prostheses, implanted magnetic metal parts (screws, plates from operations), fixed braces, acupuncture needle, insulin pump, intraport etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Characterization of the epileptic focus based on interictal epileptic activity and network synchronization parameters.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Excitatory and inhibitory surrogate marker of focal epileptic activity within the epileptic focus and network activity differ between awake and sleep brain states.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactYiwen Li Hegner

Uniklinik Tübingen

yiwen.li@med.uni-tuebingen.de+497071 29-81200

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026