Why Are Patients With Absence Seizures Absent? A Brain Imaging Study
- Study HIC#:0207018514
- Last Updated:01/01/0001
Our study examines which different brain regions are involved in child absence seizures and how they are related to attention and cognition.
- Age6 years and older
- GenderBoth
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Trial Purpose and Description
The purpose of this study is to map the thalamic and cortical activity during spike-wave seizures in pediatric and adult patients using simultaneous fMRI and EEG recordings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed diagnosis of childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy
- No other serious health problems or neurological problems
- 6 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- No history of myoclonic or tonic-clonic seizures
