Healthy Aging in People With Epilepsy Program (NCT06052605) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Healthy Aging in People With Epilepsy Program
United States380 participantsStarted 2026-03-25
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test an educational program about dementia in older adults living with epilepsy. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Can providing education on healthy aging, chronic disease management, dementia, and modifiable lifestyle dementia risk factors improve dementia knowledge and health literacy among older adults with epilepsy?
2. Can aging related education and resources improve quality of life among older adults with epilepsy?
Participants will:
* Be randomized to an intervention group or a control group.
* Complete a 12-week group educational program (intervention group).
* Complete pre- and post-program evaluation (intervention and control groups).
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Part 1a - Patient Survey:
* Current diagnosis of epilepsy made by a neurologist, epileptologist, or internist/family medicine physician
* Age 55 years or older
* Proficiency in English (self-assessed)
* Part 1b - Provider Survey:
* Healthcare professional in the US who is involved in the clinical care or treatment of individuals with epilepsy (including Epilepsy Foundation organizational leaders)
* Part 3:
* Current diagnosis of epilepsy made by a neurologist, epileptologist, or internist/family medicine physician
* Age 55 years or older (up to 90)
* Proficiency in English (self-assessed)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Part 1a:
* Evidence of Dementia (based on phone cognitive screener; those with suspected mild cognitive impairment will not be excluded)
* Age 90 years or older
* Part 3:
* Evidence of Dementia (based on phone cognitive screener; those with suspected mild cognitive impairment will not be excluded)
* Age 90 years or older
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
1
Dementia Knowledge
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Month 3)
2
Acceptability of Study Program
Timeframe: Post-intervention (Month 3)
3
Program Satisfaction
Timeframe: Post-intervention (Month 3)
4
Epilepsy Self-Management
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Month 3)
5
Attitudes about Aging
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Month 3)