Understanding how sleep affects thinking in people with new-onset temporal lobe epilepsy
Characterizing Sleep Signatures and its effects on Cognition in New-Onset Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10836551
This study is looking at how sleep affects memory and attention in people who have just been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy, hoping to find ways to help improve both their sleep and thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10836551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and cognitive function in individuals diagnosed with new-onset temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The study aims to identify abnormal sleep architecture and its impact on memory and attention, which are often impaired in TLE patients. By using observational methods and advanced monitoring techniques, the research seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms that contribute to cognitive deficits in this population. The findings could lead to improved treatment strategies that address both sleep and cognitive issues in TLE.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have recently been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy.
Not a fit: Patients with epilepsy types other than temporal lobe epilepsy or those without cognitive or sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of sleep and cognitive problems in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, ultimately improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing sleep issues can significantly improve cognitive outcomes in epilepsy patients, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OYEGBILE-CHIDI, TEMITAYO — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: OYEGBILE-CHIDI, TEMITAYO
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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