Electroclinical Features of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) : a Multi-center Observat… (NCT05423990) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electroclinical Features of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) : a Multi-center Observational Study
China30 participantsStarted 2022-04-01
Plain-language summary
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is regarded as a leading cause of premature death in epilepsy patients. We aim to capture the whole process of SUDEP and near-SUDEP occurrence in patients with epilepsy, and expolre video-electroencephalograph (V-EEG) changes and marker. A Chinese multicenter study was carried out to determine electroencephalo-graph marker related to SUDEP to provide a scientific basis for the prevention of SUDEP in patients with epilepsy.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with epilepsy who meet SUDEP or near-SUDEP diagnosis,
* Giving written informed consent to participate in the study from relatives or caregivers.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusing to recruitment from relatives or caregivers.
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.
1This study is focused on observing people who experience SUDEP or near-SUDEP events — what does that mean for my role in the study, and would I be actively monitored in a way that could help catch warning signs early?
2Since this is an observational study and not a treatment trial, would participating in it change anything about my current epilepsy treatment, or would I still follow my normal care plan?
3The study is looking at electroclinical features, which I understand means brain activity and physical signs around these events — would that require me to wear any monitoring equipment at home, and how disruptive might that be to daily life?
4Given that this study's recruitment status is listed as unknown, is it currently enrolling patients, and if not, are there similar monitoring or research programs available to me through your practice?
5Considering that SUDEP is a serious risk, what steps should I be taking right now regardless of whether I join this study — and would you say my current seizure management plan already addresses the kinds of risk factors this study is trying to understand?
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.