Creation of a database linking EEG recordings with clinical information for epilepsy patients
The Creation of a Pilot Database of EEG Recordings and de- Identified Medical Records From Patients Internally Referred Within the UNMH Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
This study is creating a database that links brain wave recordings and medical information from epilepsy patients to see if it can help improve treatment and predict seizures better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of New Mexico Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Albuquerque, New Mexico) |
| Trial ID | NCT05140265 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to create a pilot database that combines de-identified EEG recordings and clinical information from patients referred to the UNMH Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. The database will facilitate the correlation of neurobiomarkers with treatment outcomes, enhancing seizure localization and potentially leading to new algorithms for predicting seizure activity. The initial phase will involve collecting demographic data and clinical reports, with future expansions planned to include additional imaging data and detailed seizure annotations. This comprehensive database will serve as a valuable resource for advancing epilepsy treatment and research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this project are adults aged 18 years and older who have undergone EEG studies at the UNMH Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 18 or those whose EEG data do not match their electronic medical records will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this database could significantly improve the understanding and management of epilepsy, leading to better treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there are existing databases for EEG signals and clinical records separately, this integrated approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * We will screen with UNMH EEG database, Nihon Kohden Neuroworkbench first. After meeting all the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we will access the Cerner Powerchart (UNMH EMR) for the rest of the clinical information. * 18 years old or older. If the patient's age is over 89, we will aggregated them to age 90 or older so that the patient cannot be identified. Also, all the EEG data will be de-identified and only show the year of the study performed instead of the exact study date to reduce the risk of identification. Of note, we perform over few thousands of EEG studies per year and it will be almost impossible to identify the patient based on the study year. Exclusion Criteria: * Children under age of 18 years old will be excluded. * Mismatched patients between EEG database and EMR
Where this trial is running
Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of New Mexico Health Science — Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (Recruiting)
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.