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Official title Bridging the Gap: Educating Patients on Social Determinants of Health to Improve Epilepsy Surgery Access and Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07509190
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to identify the needs and barriers to accessing and undergoing epilepsy surgery for patients with epilepsy and then to pilot an educational program regarding the social determinants of health and how they can influence surgical rates and epilepsy outcomes. For the first part, patients (age 18+) and providers will be asked to complete surveys and participate in focus groups to identify gaps and barriers that limit access to and use of epilepsy surgery.
- 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 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Part 1:
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Completion of epilepsy surgical evaluation at Cleveland Clinic
- Recommendation for resective/ablation surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- At least 18 years old
You likely can't join if
- Part 1:
- Previous epilepsy surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- Part 2a - Patient survey:
- Unable to fluently read English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of surveys
- Part 2a - Provider survey:
See the full eligibility criteria
- Part 1:
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Completion of epilepsy surgical evaluation at Cleveland Clinic
- Recommendation for resective/ablation surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- At least 18 years old
- Part 2a - Patient survey:
- At least 18 years old
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Evaluated for epilepsy surgery
- English proficiency enough to complete survey
- Part 2a - Provider survey:
- Healthcare professional in the US who is involved in the clinical care or treatment of individuals with epilepsy
- Part 2b - Cleveland Clinic patient focus groups:
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Previously completed epilepsy workup at Cleveland Clinic
- At least 18 years old
- Has Basic Interpersonal Fluency Skills in English (based on phone interview)
- Has no evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with participation in the focus group
- Part 2b - Cleveland Clinic provider focus groups:
- Clinicians that are members of Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center and provide care to patients with epilepsy
- Part 2b - Community patient focus groups:
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Previously completed epilepsy workup
- At least 18 years old
- Has Basic Interpersonal Fluency Skills in English (based on phone interview)
- Part 2b - Community provider focus groups:
- Clinician that provides care to patients with epilepsy outside of Cleveland Clinic
- Part 3:
- At least 18 years old
- Fluent in English
- Being evaluated for epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Part 1:
- Previous epilepsy surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- Part 2a - Patient survey:
- Unable to fluently read English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of surveys
- Part 2a - Provider survey:
- Unable to fluently read English
- Part 2b - Cleveland Clinic patient focus groups:
- Is not fluent in English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of or ability to participate in the focus group
- Has had prior epilepsy surgery
- Part 2b - Cleveland Clinic provider focus groups:
- Clinicians involved in the development of the study design
- Part 2b - Community patient focus groups:
- Is not fluent in English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of or ability to participate in the focus group
- Has had prior epilepsy surgery
- Part 3:
- Is not fluent in English
- Evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of intervention
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, 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, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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