Understanding patient experiences after severe seizures
Official title: Patient-reported Outcomes in Status Epilepticus Requiring Intensive Care Unit Management. A Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study
Run by Versailles Hospital · NCT06100978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the long-term experiences and challenges faced by people who have survived severe seizures to see how it affects their daily lives and well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 145 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Versailles Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 19 sites (Angoulême and 18 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 25, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 25, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06100978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have survived status epilepticus and were discharged from the ICU between 3 months and 5 years prior.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are legal guardians, oppose participation, cannot communicate in French, or are not affiliated with a Social Security system may 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 evaluate the long-term outcomes and patient-reported experiences of individuals who have survived status epilepticus, a life-threatening neurological emergency. It focuses on assessing the functional impairments and quality of life in patients who required intensive care management. By analyzing data from patients who were previously part of the ICTAL registry, the study seeks to provide insights into the cognitive, physical, and mental challenges faced by these individuals post-ICU discharge. The findings could help improve care strategies for future patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the long-term impacts of status epilepticus, leading to better patient care and support.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on the long-term outcomes of status epilepticus, this study addresses a relatively novel area of patient experience that has not been extensively explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years old or older * Patients previously included in the ICTAL registry (Status Epilepticus cohort NCT03457831) * Survivors after ICU management for Status Epilepticus More than 3 months and less than 5 years after ICU discharge Exclusion Criteria: * Legal guardianship * Opposition to participate * Unread and unwritten French language * Patient not affiliated to a Social Security system
Where it's running
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CH d'Angoulême
Angoulême, France Recruiting -
CH de Béthune
Béthune, France Recruiting -
CHU de Brest
Brest, France Recruiting -
CH de Cannes
Cannes, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Beaujon
Clichy, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Henri Mondor
Créteil, France Recruiting
Show 13 more locations
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CHU de Grenoble
Grenoble, France Recruiting -
CH de La Rochelle
La Rochelle, France Recruiting -
CH Versailles
Le Chesnay, France Recruiting -
CHU de Lyon
Lyon, France Recruiting -
CHU de Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph
Paris, France Recruiting -
CH de Roanne
Roanne, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Foch
Suresnes, France Recruiting -
CH de Toulon
Toulon, France Recruiting -
CH d'Arras
Arras, France Not yet recruiting -
CHU de Besançon
Besançon, France Active not recruiting -
CHU de Dijon
Dijon, France Active not recruiting -
CHU Tours
Tours, France Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gwenaelle Jacq, RN,MSc,PhDc
- Email: gjacq@ght78sud.fr
- Phone: 33139638356
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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.