Clinical Trials in Egypt / NCT07026409
Active, not recruiting
Observational
This Study Will Assess the Etiology, Potential Risk Factors, and Seizure Types in Patients Over 50 With Epileptic Seizure Disorder, Using Laboratory Tests, EEG, and Neuroimaging Findings.
NCT07026409 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Condition(s) studied
Epilepsy
Study summary
This study underscores the importance of studying the etiology, clinical characteristics, and types of epilepsy in the elderly to improve diagnosis and management in our community.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* The diagnosis of epilepsy and epileptic seizures will be clinically established based on patient history, following the Glossary of Descriptive Terminology for Ictal Semiology by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force on Classification and Terminology, as well as the Operational Classification of Seizure Types (ILAE, 2017).
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Inability to determine the onset of epilepsy or epileptic seizures, or a history of seizures occurring before the age of 50.
* Metabolic disturbances such as hypoglycemia, uremia, or electrolyte imbalances.
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Risk factors of epilepsy in elderly — Baseline
MRI brain for structural or pathological abnormalities - Etiology of epilepsy in elderly — Baseline
Electroencephalography for electrical changes.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine Sohag University | Sohag | Sohag Governorate |
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Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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