Exploring the connection between epilepsy and psychotic disorders
Official title: Study of Association Between Ictal Affective Symptoms, Ictal Consciousness Level and the Presence of Comorbid Epileptic Psychoses
Run by Central Hospital, Nancy, France · NCT06960811 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is trying to see if certain emotional symptoms during seizures in people with epilepsy are linked to a higher chance of developing psychotic disorders.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Central Hospital, Nancy, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nancy, Lorraine) |
| Trial ID | NCT06960811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy who have been hospitalized for video-EEG monitoring.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have recorded seizures during the video-EEG will 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 investigate the relationship between epileptic symptoms and the occurrence of psychotic disorders in patients with epilepsy. It focuses on understanding whether specific emotional symptoms during seizures are linked to a higher risk of developing psychosis. The study will involve patients who have been hospitalized for video-EEG recording and have undergone a psychiatric evaluation. By comparing patients with and without psychotic comorbidities, the research seeks to shed light on the often-overlooked psychiatric aspects of epilepsy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with epilepsy and associated psychotic disorders.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study is novel, there is a growing body of literature indicating the importance of understanding psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy * Patients hospitalized for at least 5 days for a video-EEG recording * Patients with a psychiatric evaluation, conducted between 01/01/2016 and 04/01/2025. * Adult patients able to express their opposition to the use of their data. Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of seizure recorded during the video-EEG
Where it's running
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Center Hospital of Nancy
Nancy, Lorraine, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alexis TARRADA, MD
- Email: a.tarrada@chru-nancy.fr
- Phone: +33383852457
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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.