Creating a treatment program for functional neurological disorder
Establishment of an Interdisciplinary Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Treatment Program and Development of a Clinical Care Pathway for FND
University of Alabama at Birmingham · NCT06362161
This study is trying to create a new treatment plan for people with functional neurological disorder by bringing together different types of therapy to see if it helps both kids and adults feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06362161 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to establish an interdisciplinary treatment pathway for functional neurological disorder (FND) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). It will involve collaboration among various specialties, including psychiatry, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The study will enroll 750 participants, including both adult and pediatric patients, to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment pathway and publish the outcomes. Participants will complete pre-treatment surveys and provide feedback during outpatient visits to assess their progress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults and pediatric patients diagnosed with functional neurological disorder who are referred to UAB for treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to read or write English fluently will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the management and treatment outcomes for patients with functional neurological disorder.
How similar studies have performed: While interdisciplinary approaches to treating FND are emerging, this specific program is novel and aims to establish a structured clinical care pathway.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of FND * Can read and write English fluently * Referred to UAB outpatient treatment for FND in physical, occupational, or speech therapy * Referred to UAB outpatient treatment for FND in psychiatry * Referred to inpatient consult for FND at Children's of Alabama or UAB Hospital * Parent/guardian willing to participate in the study with a pediatric patient Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to read or write English fluently
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aaron Fobian, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Aaron Fobian, PhD
- Email: afobian@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 205-934-2241
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Functional Neurological Disorder, Convulsion, Non-Epileptic, Functional Seizure