Understanding seizures and outcomes in children after a stroke
Seizures and Children's Outcomes after Stroke (SCOUTS)
This study is looking at how seizures that happen soon after a stroke in kids might lead to long-term epilepsy and learning difficulties, and it’s for children aged 28 days to 19 years who have had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004699 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how seizures that occur shortly after a stroke in children can lead to long-term epilepsy and cognitive challenges. By studying children aged 28 days to 19 years who have experienced a stroke, the research aims to identify the biological mechanisms linking acute seizures to later epilepsy. The study will analyze blood samples to explore inflammatory pathways and brain injury markers that may contribute to these outcomes. The findings could help improve treatment and prevention strategies for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 28 days to 19 years who have experienced an ischemic stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or are older than 19 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and prevention of epilepsy in children who have suffered a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the relationship between acute seizures and long-term epilepsy can lead to significant advancements in treatment strategies.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Christine K. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Fox, Christine K.
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.