CompletedNot Applicable

Point-of-care EEG in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Switzerland200 participantsStarted 2022-08-24

Plain-language summary

The researchers investigate the use of a simplified electroencephalogram (point-of-care EEG) in the pediatric emergency department for children with impaired consciousness or an ongoing epileptic seizure ("status epilepticus"). In addition, the researchers will compare the simplified EEG with the conventional EEG in the epilepsy outpatient clinic.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: General: PED: * Pediatric patients with unexplained impaired consciousness, suspicion of NCSE, active SE presenting to the PED * Informed consent of patient of parents/persons responsible, if possible, otherwise emergency situation procedure (according to national regulations for research in emergency situations) CLINIC: * Informed consent as documented by signature * Pediatric patients undergoing cEEG in the outpatient epilepsy clinics * Either suspected/ to rule out epilepsy or established diagnosis of epilepsy Exclusion Criteria: PED: * AMS of known etiology or another diagnosis * Declined informed consent CLINIC: * Failure to provide signed informed consent * Changes in health condition which might interfere with the EEG recording.

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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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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

Number of participants diagnosed with SE, NCSE, and encephalitis by pocEEG

Timeframe: Baseline

Agreement pocEEG vs. conventional EEG in epilepsy clinic

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05418634

SponsorUniversity Children's Hospital, Zurich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-23

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