eegCap Application in Paediatrics wiTh redUced GCS in REsus (NCT05259891) | Clinical Trial Compass
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eegCap Application in Paediatrics wiTh redUced GCS in REsus
Ireland20 participantsStarted 2021-07-05
Plain-language summary
Children frequently present with altered or reduced consciousness levels to emergency departments. By using EEG monitoring, subclinical seizure activity may be detected, leading to earlier pharmacological intervention and improved outcomes. Post-ictal phases that may be interpreted as seizure activity may become less over-treated. A feasibility study will ascertain if EEG monitoring can be applied successfully in this cohort, within a specified time period, obtaining minimum artefact (defined as \< 25% artefact). EEG recordings will not be used to guide clinical management during this feasibility study.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Months – 176 Months
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children between 0 and 15 years and 11 months who present to Resuscitation Room, ED, CUH with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \< 11 or, a reduction in baseline GCS in the case of children with significant neurodisability at baseline
Exclusion Criteria:
* Polytrauma
* Open head wounds
* Unstable airway or requirement for bag and mask ventilation, where cap application would affect clinical management
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?
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
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The percentage of children who had EEG monitoring applied within twenty minutes and obtainment of an interpretable EEG recording with less than 25% artefact.