Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 28 Days

Observational study on neonatal seizures

Official title: A Multi-Centre Epidemiology Study on Neonatal Seizure in China

Run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University · NCT02552511 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how common seizures are in newborns during their first month of life by using brain scans to see if they have seizures and to find out what might put some babies at higher risk.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 28 Days
SexAll
Enrollment1400 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Fudan University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2015
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 30, 2025
Registry record updatedSeptember 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT02552511 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are newborns aged 0 to 28 days who have been clinically diagnosed with seizures.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose parents do not consent to participate in the study may not receive any benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational cohort study aims to determine the incidence of new-onset or newly-diagnosed seizures in neonates. Researchers will utilize electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brain electrical activity and diagnose seizures. In addition to EEG data, the study will collect demographic and medical history information to identify high-risk factors associated with neonatal seizures. The research will focus on newborns diagnosed with seizures within the first 28 days of life.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of neonatal seizures and improve early diagnosis and management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on neonatal seizures, this specific observational approach focusing on high-risk factors is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age from 0\~28 days;
* Clinical diagnosed with seizure;
* EEG diagnosed with seizure;
* Parents who consent to their participation in the study;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Parents who will not comply to the needs and the design process.

Where it's running

  • Children Hospital of Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
    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.
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