A Room Temperature Atomic Magnetrode System for Telemetry of Epileptic Seizures

Description

This study is being done to help scientists learn about the use of a device called an atomic magnetometer. The device uses sensors called optically-pumped magnetometers (OPM) which function at room temperature. This research will compare the non-invasive brain imaging application of the OPM sensors to the present SQUID-based cryogenic sensor technique used in conventional Magnetoencephalography (MEG). This study is being conducted in conjunction with the University of Colorado Boulder's Mechanical Engineering Department.

Conditions

Epilepsy

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Study overview

This study is being done to help scientists learn about the use of a device called an atomic magnetometer. The device uses sensors called optically-pumped magnetometers (OPM) which function at room temperature. This research will compare the non-invasive brain imaging application of the OPM sensors to the present SQUID-based cryogenic sensor technique used in conventional Magnetoencephalography (MEG). This study is being conducted in conjunction with the University of Colorado Boulder's Mechanical Engineering Department.

Development of A Room Temperature Atomic Magnetrode System for Telemetry of Epileptic Seizures

A Room Temperature Atomic Magnetrode System for Telemetry of Epileptic Seizures

Condition
Epilepsy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado School of Medicine - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Project A: Any adult subject, who is at least eighteen (18 - 70) years old.
  • * Project B: Any clinical patient referred to us via the clinical MEG program, and who is at least eighteen (18 - 70) years old.
  • * ONLY applicable to Project A: have a history of neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer's disease, Autism, etc...).
  • * BOTH projects: have large amounts of metal or other magnetic field producing components present in their body or external to their body close to the measurement site, which are needed for normal functioning (e.g., metal implants, pacemakers, hearing aids, braces etc.). There is no harm to the subject with metal, it disturbs the sensor reading. Dental fillings are not excluded.
  • * BOTH projects: pregnant women.
  • * ONLY applicable to Project A: are not comfortable lying still for the time of the recording.
  • * BOTH projects: are unable to offer independent informed consent to study participation.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31