Identifying risk factors for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
An informatics framework for SUDEP Risk Marker Identification and Risk Assessment
This study is looking at Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) to help understand the risks better, so that people with epilepsy can get personalized information and support to help keep them safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10832620 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), which is a leading cause of death among individuals with epilepsy. The project aims to develop an informatics framework that can identify and assess risk markers associated with SUDEP by analyzing various clinical and electrophysiological data. By creating a system called SURME, the researchers will extract relevant information from disparate datasets to provide a more systematic and individualized assessment of SUDEP risk for patients. This approach seeks to improve communication of risk factors to patients, potentially leading to preventive measures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults with epilepsy who are at risk for SUDEP.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of epilepsy or those who are not at risk for SUDEP may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification of individuals at risk for SUDEP, allowing for targeted interventions that may reduce the incidence of these tragic events.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying risk factors for SUDEP, but this specific approach using an informatics framework is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cui, Licong — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Cui, Licong
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 below.