Genetic Epilepsy and Development: A Natural History Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how a specific type of epilepsy with developmental challenges progresses over time. By reusing medical records, the researchers hope to learn more without extra hospital visits.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have a condition that causes both developmental delays and seizures.
- Your child must be enrolled in a social security program or receive benefits from one.
- Neither you nor your child can say no to your medical records being used for this research.
- Your child cannot be under any type of legal guardianship.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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