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Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Intervention for Epilepsy

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Kayela Arrotta, PhD

Research Sponsored by Kayela Arrotta

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3-12 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if cognitive interventions can improve brain health in those with epilepsy, with participants doing weekly virtual sessions for 12 weeks followed by 9 months of practice.

Who is the study for?

Adults aged 18-60 with diagnosed epilepsy, fluent in English, and able to consent can join. They must have internet access for online sessions and no history of epilepsy surgery. Excluded are those with serious psychiatric conditions or intensive medical treatments, recent pregnancy/postpartum, significant sensory loss, prior cognitive rehab within 6 months, or pending epilepsy surgery.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests if weekly virtual cognitive intervention sessions led by a neuropsychologist over 12 weeks plus continued practice for 9 months can improve brain health in people with epilepsy. Participants' progress is compared to others who don't receive the intervention.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a non-drug intervention focusing on cognitive exercises and education, traditional medication side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience fatigue or stress related to regular participation in the program.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3-12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3-12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3-12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Everyday Functioning

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Cognitive function

Change in Mood

Change in Quality of Life

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Cognitive InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this group will receive weekly, live, virtual group sessions for 12 weeks

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Participants in this group will NOT receive the group sessions

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Cognitive Intervention

2016

N/A

~1120

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Kayela ArrottaLead Sponsor

1 Previous Clinical Trials

150 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Epilepsy

150 Patients Enrolled for Epilepsy

Kayela Arrotta, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Cleveland Clinic

1 Previous Clinical Trials

150 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Epilepsy

150 Patients Enrolled for Epilepsy

Media Library

Cognitive Enhancement Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05954182 — N/A

Epilepsy Research Study Groups: Control, Cognitive Intervention

Epilepsy Clinical Trial 2023: Cognitive Enhancement Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05954182 — N/A

Cognitive Enhancement Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05954182 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who meets the criteria necessary for inclusion in this research project?

"This medical trial is searching for 170 individuals, aged 18-60 years old, with a current diagnosis of epilepsy and must meet the following qualifications: (1) competency to grant informed consent; (2) fluency in English; (3) reading ability at 8th grade level or higher as determined by WRAT-4 Reading subtest; (4) access to internet service and video streaming capabilities; (5) no prior history of epilepsy surgery; and finally, (6) willingness to participate in cognitive intervention. Additionally, objective cognitive deficits should be established through BACH testing."

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Are youths aged 20 or younger able to be enrolled in this experiment?

"As detailed in the study's admission criteria, potential participants must be aged 18-60 to qualify."

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Is it currently possible to apply for this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this scientific endeavor, which was initially posted on July 28th 2023, is actively seeking participants to join the trial. 170 individuals are required from 1 medical facility."

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How many volunteers are taking part in this clinical research?

"Affirmative. The study is currently recruiting trial participants, as indicated by the clinicaltrials.gov data. This research was first posted on July 28th 2023 and has since been amended; 170 individuals are sought from a single medical centre."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Cognitive Enhancement Intervention for Creating a Healthy L.I.F.E (Lifestyle Interventions for Epilepsy)

Kayela Arrotta 2023. "Cognitive Enhancement Intervention for Creating a Healthy L.I.F.E (Lifestyle Interventions for Epilepsy)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05954182.

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