Brain imaging study to understand epilepsy function

Researchers want to better understand how epilepsy affects the brain by using three different imaging technologies together: a PET scan (which measures how much sugar the brain uses), an MRI scan (which shows blood flow), and an EEG test (which records electrical activity). By comparing these three types of scans in people with epilepsy and healthy volunteers, the research team hopes to learn more about the brain changes that happen between seizures.

There's a gap in understanding exactly how epilepsy affects the brain's metabolism and electrical activity. By combining multiple imaging methods at the same time, researchers hope to get a clearer picture of what's happening in the brains of people with epilepsy, which could eventually help improve diagnosis and treatment.