Exploring cognitive and emotional well-being in adolescents with idiopathic generalized epilepsy
Official title: Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy: Cognitive, Emotional, Behavioral Functioning, and Quality of Life
Run by IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation · NCT06782074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how epilepsy affects the thinking and feelings of teenagers aged 11 to 18, along with their caregivers, to help improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06782074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 11 to 18 years who have been diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with structural or cryptogenic epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, or those outside the age range of 11 to 18 years may not benefit from this study.
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 aims to assess the neurocognitive and emotional-behavioral functioning of adolescents diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE). Participants, aged 11 to 18, along with their caregivers, will complete standardized questionnaires to evaluate their quality of life and identify factors affecting their well-being. The study will also collect clinical and anamnesic information to understand the relationship between these variables and the emotional and executive functioning of the subjects. By focusing on psychological factors, the research seeks to enhance the overall health-related quality of life for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of emotional and cognitive challenges faced by adolescents with IGE.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have indicated that addressing psychological factors in epilepsy can significantly improve patients' quality of life, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 11 and 18 years Diagnosis of idiopathic generalized epilepsy Exclusion criteria: Age under 11 years or over 18 years Structural or cryptogenic epilepsy Intellectual disability or borderline cognitive level Refusal to participate in the study Failure to obtain informed consent
Where it's running
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Clinical Trial Center
Pavia, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Valentina De Giorgis, MD PhD
- Email: valentina.degiorgis@mondino.it
- Phone: +390382380289
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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.