Status epilepticus recovery study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how people recover after a prolonged seizure (status epilepticus) in the intensive care unit. It tests thinking and memory skills, and may include a follow-up MRI, to learn more about the brain's healing process.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You had a long seizure that needed care in the ICU.
- The seizure started while you were already in the ICU.
- You do not have a brain condition like dementia, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's (other than epilepsy).
- You have not had a major brain injury from events like cardiac arrest, stroke, or head trauma.
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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