ECG Changes After Seizures in Children
Official title: Electrocardiographic Changes Associated With Epilepsy in Children Attending Assiut University Children's Hospital
Run by Assiut University · NCT07135713 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how a child’s heart rhythm changes in the minutes to hours after seizures to see if patterns relate to seizure type and severity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut, Asyut Governorate) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07135713 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 1–18 with diagnosed epilepsy who are undergoing routine EEG and have no known pre-existing cardiac conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing heart conditions or those on medications that significantly affect ECG may not benefit from this analysis.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will observe children aged 1 to 18 with epilepsy undergoing routine EEG to identify and describe ECG changes during the post-ictal period. Researchers will measure how long abnormal ECG findings last and how severe they are, and they will explore correlations with seizure type, duration, and overall severity, as well as patient demographics. The goal is to better understand cardiac effects that occur after seizures and how they relate to the clinical picture. The study is conducted at Assiut University Children's Hospital and does not involve an intervention beyond standard care and observation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could help clinicians anticipate and manage post-ictal heart changes to improve safety and care for children with epilepsy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational work has reported post-ictal ECG changes in epilepsy; this study adds pediatric, post-ictal specificity and correlation with seizure characteristics.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children from 1 year to 18 year are diagnosed with epilepsy. 2. Routine EEG. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known pre-existing cardiac conditions e.g arrhythmias, heart failure. 2. Current use of medications significantly affecting ECG. 3. Other causes of convulsion:hypoglycemia,hypernatriemia.
Where it's running
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Assiut University Children's Hospital
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Samaan Rezk Gad El kariem, Master
- Email: samaan.17289895@med.aun.edu.eg
- Phone: 0 12 21103532
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.