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New treatment option for Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
Official title Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT): Sense of Control and Symptom Expectations as Targets of a Treatment for PNES
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05096273
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to assess sense of control and catastrophic symptom expectations as targets for Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT- an intervention focused on changing behaviors and thoughts) for treatment of pediatric psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES, episodes resembling epileptic seizures but with no medical explanation). 11-18-year-olds diagnosed with PNES will engage in twelve sessions of ReACT.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 11 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 9-18 years old.
- Diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures by a medical doctor using video-EEG.
- Family member (parent if a minor) willing to participate and that the subject with PNES chooses.
You likely can't join if
- Comorbid Epilepsy
- Less than 4 PNES per month
- Other paroxysmal nonepileptic events (e.g. episodes related to hypoxic-ischemic phenomena, sleep disorders or migraine-associated disorders)
- Participation in other therapy
- Severe intellectual disability
- Severe mental illness (delusions/hallucinations) Exclusion for CPT:
See the full eligibility criteria
- 9-18 years old.
- Diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures by a medical doctor using video-EEG.
- Family member (parent if a minor) willing to participate and that the subject with PNES chooses.
- Comorbid Epilepsy
- Less than 4 PNES per month
- Other paroxysmal nonepileptic events (e.g. episodes related to hypoxic-ischemic phenomena, sleep disorders or migraine-associated disorders)
- Participation in other therapy
- Severe intellectual disability
- Severe mental illness (delusions/hallucinations) Exclusion for CPT:
- Blood pressure \>130/80 mmHg for adolescents greater than or equal to 13 years old
- Either systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 95% based on sex and age for children less than 13 years old
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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, 11 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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