Plain-English translation of NCT06271785 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new brain imaging technique called high-resolution electrical source imaging (HR-ESI) in children with drug-resistant focal epilepsy who are candidates for surgery. The imaging method uses special EEG equipment with many sensors placed on the scalp to map where seizures start in the brain, then combines this information with MRI scans to create a detailed picture. The researchers want to know if this imaging can accurately predict which children will have successful outcomes after epilepsy surgery.
Many children with epilepsy don't respond to medications, and surgery can help them—but doctors need better tools to predict which children will benefit most. This new imaging technique shows promise in small studies, but researchers need to test it in a larger group of children to confirm whether it really works and can guide surgical decisions.
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If you join this study, you will have a special EEG recording done using a cap with 64 to 256 small sensors placed on your scalp—similar to a regular EEG but with more sensors. This recording captures electrical signals from your brain and helps the doctors locate where your seizures start. The imaging information will be combined with your existing MRI scans and other tests you've already had as part of your surgical evaluation. Researchers will then follow your surgery outcomes to see if the imaging predictions matched reality.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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