Study of children with a certain sleep-related seizure pattern
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This research looks back at records of children (up to age 16) who were treated for a condition called electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) or a related brain disorder with sleep-triggered abnormal brain waves. The goal is to learn more about these conditions to improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are a child 16 years old or younger.
- You have been diagnosed with electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) or a related developmental brain disorder with seizure-like brain activity during sleep.
- Your care was managed at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in the last 15 years.
- Your electronic health records are available for review.
- You have not opted out of having your data used for research.
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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