Melatonin for sleep-related brain wave disorder in children
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This study tests whether melatonin can help children with a specific type of epilepsy that causes sleep-related brain wave abnormalities and developmental delays. It aims to see if melatonin improves these brain wave patterns and overall development.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of DEE-SWAS, a type of epilepsy with developmental delays and abnormal brain waves during sleep.
- You have had a delay, regression, or lack of progress in at least one developmental area (like speech, motor skills, or thinking).
- You have had abnormal brain wave tests (EEG) showing certain patterns that are worse during sleep than when awake.
- You are not allergic to melatonin or its ingredients.
- You do not have significant heart, lung, or liver problems.
- If you are a female who has started menstruating, you must not be pregnant.
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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