Creating a wearable magnetoencephalography device for children
Official title: Developing and Assessing Wearable MEG for Children
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11034443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new, comfy helmet that uses special technology to help find where seizures come from in kids with epilepsy, making it easier for doctors to decide on the best treatment options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $203,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NS140619-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11034443 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0 to 21 years who have drug-resistant epilepsy and may require surgical intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with epilepsy that is well-controlled by medication or those outside the age range of 0 to 21 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new type of magnetoencephalography (MEG) device specifically designed for children with epilepsy. The project aims to create a wearable MEG system that can accommodate the varying head sizes of children and minimize movement artifacts during testing. By optimizing the design of the device, the researchers hope to improve the accuracy of locating the source of epileptic seizures in pediatric patients, which is crucial for determining appropriate surgical interventions. The study will involve designing age-appropriate helmets that can be comfortably worn by children, enhancing the feasibility of MEG technology in pediatric epilepsy care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnosis and treatment options for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of MEG technology in adults has shown success, this specific application for children is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jas, Mainak — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jas, Mainak
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.