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Evaluation of a Telephone Follow-up Procedure on the Quality of Life in Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures

France136 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of the phone follow-up method compared to the conventional filler taken one.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient above 18 years old * Affiliation to social security * Evolution disorders for over three months with at least 3 psychogenic non-epileptic seizures spaced over 24 hours and less than two years * Diagnosis of PNES (associated or not with epilepsy) or laid confirmed following a video-EEG examination * Standardized announcement of the disease made by a neurologist participant / PHRC training * Good understanding of the French language * Patient consented to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Acute psychiatric pathology at the time of inclusion warranting urgent hospitalization (acute suicidal risk, Table delusional ...) * Progressive neurological pathology intercurrent susceptible to aggravation for the duration of the study (glioma, multiple sclerosis, dementia ...) * A patient who can not physically comply with the six-monthly review at the discretion of the investigator (planned move ...) * Simultaneous participation to another therapeutic intervention study during the first 12 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evolution of quality of life scores every 6 months (From 6 to 24 months)

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02311829

SponsorCentral Hospital, Nancy, France

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-01

Contact for this trial

Louis MAILLARD, PU-PH, HDR

03 83 85 16 86 l.maillard@chu-nancy.fr

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.