Definition of Links Between Non-invasives Methods and Intracerebral EEG With Simultaneous Recordings. (MEG-SEEG)

May 4, 2026 updated by: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Presurgical evaluation of epileptic patients require a precise mapping of cerebral regions implied in epileptic discharges and in normal function.

The current practice in most cases is to implant intracerebral electrodes in order to localize these regions in a reliable manner. However, non-invasive methods have been developed in order to record brain activity with no risk for the patient.

Still, it is necessary to validate and improve the signal processing methods and the underlying models these methods in order to optimize their use in clinical practice. To do so, it is necessary to record simultaneously electroencephalogram (EEG) and magnetoencephalogram (MEG) and stereo encephalogram SEEG (intracerebral). Such simultaneous recordings will permit to confront the exact same activity recorded non-invasively at the surface of the head, and represented on the brain thanks to the model and directly within the brain.

The objective is to define the conditions under which one can represent faithfully the activity measured intracerebrally from the surface measurements.

It will be record simultaneously MEG, scalp EEG and intracerebral EEG on a series of 60 patients. It will be record resting state signals, as well as stimulation protocols. The interictal epileptic discharges will be marked on the different modalities, and evoked potentials/fields computed in response to protocols. Sensitivity of recordings to activity visible on depth recordings will be evaluated as a function of localization of brain generators. Advanced signal processing methods will be used such as source localization and independent component analysis, in order to increase sensitivity of measures.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • France
      • Marseille, France, 13354
        • Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients for whom implanting intracerebral electrodes is underway

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients minors
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: registration of intracerebral activity
epileptic patient receiving implantation of intracranial electrodes
Device: electroencephalogram
Implanting electrode to measure brain activity
Device: magnetoencephalogram
Implanting electrode to measure brain activity

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The number of epileptic discharges
Time Frame: 60 months
Measurement of epileptic activity by electroencephalogram
60 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 12, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 17, 2016

First Posted (Estimated)

August 23, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 4, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2019

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2012-16
  • 2012-A00644-39 (Registry Identifier: IDRCB)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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