Exploring implicit learning in children with epilepsy
Implicit Learning in Epileptic Children
Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT05285059
This study is trying to see how well children with epilepsy can learn without realizing it compared to kids without any brain or development issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bron, Bron and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05285059 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates implicit learning mechanisms in children diagnosed with epilepsy, a condition that can impair various learning and memory tasks. By comparing children with epilepsy to those without neurological, psychiatric, or developmental impairments, the study aims to understand how implicit learning may be preserved or altered in these patients. The research utilizes the ASRT task to assess learning capabilities, focusing on the critical developmental period of childhood when skill acquisition is optimal. This pioneering study seeks to fill a gap in the existing literature regarding learning processes in epileptic children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children diagnosed with epilepsy who are affiliated with French social security.
Not a fit: Children with neurological, psychiatric, or developmental impairments unrelated to epilepsy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of learning mechanisms in children with epilepsy, potentially leading to improved educational strategies and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: This study is novel as it is the first to explore implicit learning mechanisms specifically in children with epilepsy, with no prior studies directly addressing this topic.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For Patient group only: Children with epilepsy * For Control group only: Children without neurological, psychiatric or developmental impairments * For both groups: Parent or tutors agreement * For both groups: Affiliated to French social security Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological impairments unrelated to epilepsy * Psychiatric impairments unrelated to epilepsy * Developmental impairments unrelated to epilepsy
Where this trial is running
Bron, Bron and 2 other locations
- Agathe Marcastel, PhD — Bron, Bron, France (RECRUITING)
- Dezso Nemeth — Bron, Bron, France (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Service d'Epileptologie Clinique, des Troubles du sommeil et de Neurologie fonctionnelle de l'enfant, à Hôpital Femme Mère et Enfant, — Bron, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marcastel Agathe, PhD — Service d'Epileptologie Clinique, des Troubles du sommeil et de Neurologie fonctionnelle de l'enfant - Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant
- Study coordinator: Marcastel Agathe, PhD
- Email: Agathe.marcastel@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: +33 4 27 85 60 40
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.
Conditions: Epilepsy, Epilepsy,, children,, implicit learning