Understanding childhood epilepsy outcomes and long-term patterns
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tracks children with epilepsy to understand how different types progress over time and what factors affect their outcomes. By learning more about your child's epilepsy journey, researchers hope to improve how doctors predict and manage the condition.
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Who can take part
- Your child had their first seizure between ages 0 and 18 years
- Your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy (confirmed by a child neurologist)
- Your child is being treated at Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS in Rome or was referred there
- Your child has been followed for at least 2 years after diagnosis
- You are willing to provide consent for the study
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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