Registry for patients treated for Status Epilepticus

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

Observational Erasme University Hospital · NCT05839418

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
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorErasme University Hospital Academic / other
Locations11 sites (Linz and 10 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05839418 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

Not a fit: Patients with anoxic Status Epilepticus following cardiac arrest will not benefit from this study.

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 performed: 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.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Linz and 10 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Status Epilepticus
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