User controlled follow-up for epilepsy management
Effects of EpilepsiNett - User Controlled Follow-up Developed by a Nationwide, Multidisciplinary Network of Epilepsy Experts
This study is testing if letting people with epilepsy report their health online every six months can improve their care and make better use of healthcare resources.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Drammen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05683847 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study implemented by Vestre Viken Hospital Trust allows patients with epilepsy to report their health status digitally through standardized questionnaires every six months. The responses are monitored by an epilepsy nurse, who coordinates further follow-up with medical professionals as needed. The study aims to evaluate the impact of this user-controlled follow-up on patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization by comparing data from national registries. The ultimate goal is to establish this method as a national standard for epilepsy care in Norway.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old diagnosed with epilepsy who can manage digital tools for reporting.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to use the required digital tools for follow-up will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient engagement and improve clinical outcomes for individuals with epilepsy.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar patient-reported outcome measures in chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of epilepsy. Age\>18 years. Exclusion Criteria: Not able to handle the digital tools required for this type of follow-up.
Where this trial is running
Drammen
- Drammen Hospital — Drammen, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marte Syvertsen, PhD
- Email: marsyv@vestreviken.no
- Phone: +4732803575
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.