Understanding and predicting seizures in patients with focal epilepsy
Modeling seizures in patients with focal epilepsy
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10931756
This study is working on new ways to predict how often people with focal epilepsy might have seizures, using information from 450 patients to better understand their unique seizure patterns over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10931756 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced models to predict seizure frequency in patients with focal epilepsy, a condition where seizures originate from a specific area of the brain. By utilizing data from the Human Epilepsy Project, which includes detailed seizure tracking from 450 patients, the researchers aim to create dynamic prediction models that account for individual variations in seizure patterns over time. The approach involves analyzing how seizures may cluster and affect future seizure occurrences, providing a more personalized understanding of the condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with focal epilepsy who experience recurrent seizures.
Not a fit: Patients with other forms of epilepsy, such as generalized epilepsy, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prediction of seizure occurrences, allowing for better treatment planning and management for patients with focal epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: Dynamic prediction models have shown success in other clinical areas, suggesting potential for similar advancements in epilepsy treatment.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JUAREZ-COLUNGA, ELIZABETH — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: JUAREZ-COLUNGA, ELIZABETH
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.
Conditions: Absence Seizure Disorder