EpiScalp: A brainwave analysis tool to improve epilepsy diagnosis
Official title: EpiScalp: An EEG Analytics Solution to Improve Diagnosis of Epilepsy
Funded at Neurologic Solutions, INC. · NIH-11393704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new EEG analytics tool aims to help doctors diagnose epilepsy more accurately by analyzing short EEG recordings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neurologic Solutions, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Mclean, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $524,517 |
| NIH project number | 5R44NS137845-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11393704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with suspected epilepsy who undergo EEG and clinical assessment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose EEGs do not show actionable patterns or for whom the tool is not applicable may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project develops and tests an advanced EEG analytics algorithm called EpiScalp that produces a risk score from 10-20 minutes of EEG data to support diagnosis of epilepsy. It focuses on reducing misdiagnosis, which can lead to unnecessary treatment or missed therapy, by improving interpretation of EEG signals and reducing artifact confusion. The research will validate the tool in clinical settings and refine its performance with patient EEG data and expert review. If successful, it could speed up accurate diagnosis and reduce exposure to unsuitable medications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive correct treatment sooner and avoid unnecessary medications or delays in diagnosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that computational EEG analysis can aid epilepsy diagnosis, but large-scale validation is still needed for routine clinical use.
Where this research is happening
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Neurologic Solutions, INC.
Mclean, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gotshalk, Andrew — Neurologic Solutions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gotshalk, Andrew
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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.