Toxoplasma infection in children with epilepsy or ADHD
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks whether children with epilepsy or ADHD have a higher chance of having a past infection from a parasite called toxoplasma. A simple blood test can show if your child has been exposed, which might help understand possible links to these conditions.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be a child (age not specified, but this study focuses on children).
- Your child must have a neuropsychiatric condition such as epilepsy or ADHD.
- Your child must NOT have had brain surgery or a serious head injury.
- Your child must NOT have cancer, an autoimmune disease, or an active brain infection.
- Your child must NOT be taking immune-suppressing medications (like steroids or certain transplant drugs).
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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