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NCT03478852 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Investigating Epilepsy: Screening and Evaluation

A clinical trial of Epilepsy and Seizures, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Recruiting
Registry status
1,000
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03478852 is a study of Epilepsy and Seizures that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, roughly in line with the 946-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03478852, a study of Epilepsy and Seizures, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

RECRUITING
Registry status
1,000 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: Epilepsy affects about 1 percent of the U.S. population. Most people with epilepsy respond well to medicine, but some do not. Researchers want people who have diagnosed or suspected epilepsy to participate in ongoing studies. They want to learn more about clinical care for epilepsy. They want fellows and residents to learn more about the care of people with epilepsy. Objectives: To learn more about seizures and find ways to best treat people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Eligibility: Adults and children ages 8 years and older with diagnosed or suspected epilepsy Design: Participants will be screened with: Physical exam Medical history Questionnaires Participants will have many visits. They may be admitted to the hospital for several weeks. Their medication might be stopped or changed. Participants will have many tests: Blood and urine tests EEG: Wires attached to the head with paste record brain waves. This may be videotaped. Thinking and memory tests MRI: Participants lie on a table that slides in and out of a tube. They perform simple tasks in the tube. MEG: Participants lie on a table and place their head in a helmet to record brain waves. PET scan: Participants lie on a table that slides into a machine. A small amount of radioactive dye is injected into their arm with an IV. For the IV, a small tube is inserted into the arm with a needle. Participants will stay enrolled in this study if they join other epilepsy-related studies. They may be contacted at intervals for follow-up. Their participation will end if they have not been seen clinically for their epilepsy for 3 years.

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,000 participants
Start Date 2018-03-28
Est. Completion 2027-07-30

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03478852

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03478852 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, roughly in line with the 946-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Epilepsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT03478852 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03478852 about?

NCT03478852 is a clinical study titled "Investigating Epilepsy: Screening and Evaluation". Background: Epilepsy affects about 1 percent of the U.S. population. Most people with epilepsy respond well to medicine, but some do not. Researchers want people who have diagnosed or suspected epilepsy to participate in ongoing studies. They want to learn more about clinical care for epilepsy. The...

What is the current status of trial NCT03478852?

This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,000 participants. The study started on 2018-03-28. Estimated completion is 2027-07-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03478852 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Epilepsy, Seizures, Partial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03478852?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03478852 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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