Detection of interictal epileptiform discharges using multiple bilateral insertions of a newly developed microcatheter‐compatible endovascular electroencephalogram electrode: A clinical feasibility trial
This study tested EP-01, a new device that records brain activity from inside the blood vessels, unlike traditional scalp EEG. In five people with epilepsy, the device safely captured stronger seizure-related signals than the traditional EEG. Moreover, the device could be placed and removed without complications. This less invasive method may help doctors more accurately find where seizures begin in the brain.
Authors
- Kensuke Kawai
- Eiichi Ishikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9224-9767)
- Yuji Matsumaru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4827-8410)
- Takashi Enokizono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6377-997X)
- Yosuke Masuda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3435-5307)
- Mitsuyo Nishimura
- Kota Araki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7050-2792)
- Ayataka Fujimoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5308-2965)
- Hiroki Ishida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8740-3993)
- Hisayuki Hosoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0392-6808)
Institutions
- University of Tsukuba (JP)
- Jichi Medical University (JP)
- University of Tsukuba Hospital (JP)
- Mie Chuo Medical Center (JP)
- Dokkyo Medical University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epilepsia Open
- Published
- 2025-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.70166
- Primary Topic
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development