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New treatment option for Benign Epilepsy With Centro Temporal Spikes (BECTS)
Official title Sleep Related Memory Consolidation in Children With Age Related Focal Epilepsy.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03865771
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Age related focal epilepsies in children encompasses, according to the ILAE criteria, benign epilepsy with centro temporal spikes (BECTS), atypical benign partial epilepsy (ABPE) and epileptic encephalopathy with continuous spike and waves during sleep (ECSWS). These non structural epilepsies are associated with interictal sleep spike and waves activated by sleep.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 13
You may be able to join if
- Principal:
- normal psychomotor development
- informed consent signed by both parents and subject if able
- affiliated to social security regimen Specific Patients from "severe" and "benign" groups:
- focal age related epilepsy: BECTS, ABPE, ECSWS (ILAE criteria)
You likely can't join if
- Principal: Psychiatric trouble (DSM V) Sensorial trouble without correction Poor command of French language Minor under care Specific Patients from...
- degenerative disease
- abnormal neuroimaging
- mental deficiency Control group
- neurologic trouble
- abnormal sleep EEG
See the full eligibility criteria
- Principal:
- normal psychomotor development
- informed consent signed by both parents and subject if able
- affiliated to social security regimen Specific Patients from "severe" and "benign" groups:
- focal age related epilepsy: BECTS, ABPE, ECSWS (ILAE criteria)
- children hospitalized for their follow-up
- normal neuroimaging Control group -children hospitalized for a non neurologic disease
- Principal: Psychiatric trouble (DSM V) Sensorial trouble without correction Poor command of French language Minor under care Specific Patients from "severe" and "benign" groups:
- degenerative disease
- abnormal neuroimaging
- mental deficiency Control group
- neurologic trouble
- abnormal sleep EEG
- intellectual deficiency
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nancy, France
- Strasbourg, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 13 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nancy, France; Strasbourg, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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