Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 11 to 17

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages11 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment96 (estimated)
SponsorIRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pavia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 30, 2025
Study endsJune 30, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06782074 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

  • Clinical Trial Center
    Pavia, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.