Epilepsy's impact on thinking and emotions in teens
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This study looks at how idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects thinking skills and emotions in adolescents aged 11 to 18. It aims to better understand these effects to improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy (a type of epilepsy with no known structural cause).
- You do not have another type of epilepsy caused by a brain injury or malformation.
- You do not have an intellectual disability or borderline cognitive level.
- You and your parent or guardian agree to take part and sign a consent form.
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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