Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for patients treated for Status Epilepticus

Official title: Sustained Effort Network for Treatment of Status Epilepticus/European Academy of Neurology Registry on Refractory Status Epilepticus (SENSE-II/AROUSE)

Run by Erasme University Hospital · NCT05839418 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to gather information about adults with Status Epilepticus to see how different treatments and their outcomes vary across various hospitals in Europe.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorErasme University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations11 sites (Linz and 10 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedMay 3, 2023
Trial IDNCT05839418 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who are admitted for management of Status Epilepticus.

Probably not a fit

Patients with anoxic Status Epilepticus following cardiac arrest 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

SENSE-II/AROUSE is a prospective, multicenter registry aimed at documenting the characteristics, treatment modalities, EEG features, and outcomes of adults admitted for Status Epilepticus (SE) across various medical centers in Europe. The study will collect clinical and EEG data from patient admission to discharge using electronic data capture tools. By including both university and non-university hospitals, the study seeks to enhance the generalizability of its findings and identify predictors of outcomes and refractoriness in SE management. A target cohort size of 3000 patients is set to ensure sufficient statistical power for analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the understanding and management of Status Epilepticus, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been limited prospective controlled trials in this area, the registry approach has the potential to fill gaps in knowledge and management practices for Status Epilepticus.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18 years or above
* Patients admitted for management of Status Epilepticus as their primary diagnosis
* Patients admitted for another primary diagnosis but identified with Status Epilepticus during their acute hospital stay

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Patients with post-cardiac arrest SE

Where it's running

  • HUB Erasme
    Brussels, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Odense University Hospital & Svenborg Hospital
    Odense, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Kepler University Linz
    Linz, Austria
    Not yet recruiting
  • Christian Doppler Klinik of Paracelsus Medical University
    Salzburg, Austria
    Not yet recruiting
  • Helsinki University Central Hospital
    Helsinki, Finland
    Not yet recruiting
  • Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Not yet recruiting
Show 5 more locations
  • Epilepsy Center Münster-Osnabrück, Klinikum Osnabrück
    Osnabrück, Germany
    Not yet recruiting
  • Oslo University Hospital
    Oslo, Norway
    Not yet recruiting
  • University Hospital Basel
    Basel, Switzerland
    Not yet recruiting
  • University Hospital of Geneva
    Geneva, Switzerland
    Not yet recruiting
  • Birmingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Not yet 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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