Exploring cognitive and emotional well-being in adolescents with idiopathic generalized epilepsy
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy: Cognitive, Emotional, Behavioral Functioning, and Quality of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06782074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 11 to 18 years who have been diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have indicated that addressing psychological factors in epilepsy can significantly improve patients' quality of life, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Pavia
- Clinical Trial Center — Pavia, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Valentina De Giorgis, MD PhD
- Email: valentina.degiorgis@mondino.it
- Phone: +390382380289
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.