Using EEG in stroke units to find hidden seizures and predict epilepsy
The Value of EEG in Stroke Units
This project uses routine EEG in adults hospitalized with recent ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke to see if EEG can detect hidden seizures and predict who will develop epilepsy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Attikon Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chaïdári, Athens) |
| Trial ID | NCT07190976 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational study enrolling adults admitted to a stroke unit after acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Participants receive routine EEG recordings within the first days after their event regardless of whether seizures are clinically suspected. Investigators will look for subclinical electroencephalographic seizures and EEG patterns that might be associated with later development of epilepsy, and will relate EEG findings to functional outcomes. The study is conducted at the Attikon University Hospital stroke unit in Athens.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 18 with a confirmed acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who are hospitalized in the participating stroke unit within the first days after the event are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not hospitalized in the participating stroke unit, who present too late after their stroke, or who do not have a confirmed stroke are unlikely to benefit from this study's procedures or findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, routine early EEG could allow earlier identification of hidden seizures and patients at higher risk of developing epilepsy, enabling closer monitoring or earlier intervention to improve outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that EEG can detect post-stroke seizures and that some EEG features correlate with later epilepsy risk, but results have been mixed and prospective data remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients over 18 years of age with confirmed acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke are eligible for inclusion in the study. Patients whose clinical presentation mimics that of a stroke will be included until the diagnosis of stroke is ruled out, at which point they will be excluded from the study. \- Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Chaïdári, Athens
- University General Hospital "ATTIKON"- General Hospital of West Attica "H AGIA VARVARA" 2nd Neurology Clinic, NKUA — Chaïdári, Athens, Greece (Recruiting)
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.