Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy for Children with Epilepsy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) in improving the quality of life for children aged 6 to 10 years diagnosed with various types of epilepsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the CBPT intervention group or a control group engaging in free play. The study will assess behaviors, coping strategies, positive thinking, problem-solving skills, and overall quality of life before and after the intervention. The goal is to determine if CBPT offers greater benefits compared to free play in a hospital setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

For the purposes of the study, children aged between 6 and 10 years, of both sexes, will be recruited.

\- inclusion criteria Children diagnosed with the following types of epilepsy will be included: childhood self-limiting focal epilepsy (SeLFE); childhood absence epilepsy (CAE); self-limiting centrotemporal paroxysmal epilepsy (SeLECTS); self-limiting epilepsy with autonomic seizures (SeLEAS); childhood occipital epilepsy (COVE); photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy (POLE).

Exclusion criteria:

* Children with epilepsy in comorbidity with cognitive disabilities (the relevant cognitive disabilities must be specified with IQ scores)
* reduced visual or expressive hearing acuity (visually impaired or deaf) will be excluded.

Where it's running

• Child Neuropsichiatry
  Pavia, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: martina paola p zanaboni, psy — IRCCS Mondino Foundation
• Study coordinator: Valentina De Giorgis, MD PhD
• Email: valentina.degiorgis@mondino.it
• Phone: 0382380289

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.