CompletedNot Applicable

EEG Cap for Identification of Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus

United States20 participantsStarted 2017-05-30

Plain-language summary

Altered mental status (AMS) is one of the most common reasons for inpatient neurology consultation. Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is frequently on the differential diagnosis of the patient with AMS. NCSE becomes more refractory to treatment after one hour of seizure activity, making rapid identification and treatment of NCSE of great clinical importance. Currently, an electroencephalogram (EEG) technologist must be called in from home during non-workday hours in order to obtain a stat EEG. The investigators propose the time required for diagnosis of NCSE at Mayo Clinic can be significantly decreased with rapid placement of an EEG cap by the onsite neurology residents.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients with suspected NCSE in the Mayo Clinic Florida hospital, emergency room or intensive care unit.
. Age: Patients of 18 years or older will be included in this study
. Education: All education levels will be included

Exclusion criteria

. Patients younger than 18 years of age.
. Patients with open head trauma.
. Patients with anatomy that would preclude EEG cap placement.
. Patients excluded for anatomical or age-related reasons will be tracked to determine applicability of the EEG cap to the patient population at Mayo Clinic.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Time Difference Between EEG Cap and Standard EEG Results Reporting

Timeframe: EEG order through 20 minutes of EEG recording time

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03138876

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-08-16

Results submitted2019-08-30

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