The Effect of Dual Task on Postural Control in Children Diagnosed with Epilepsy (NCT06529133) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Dual Task on Postural Control in Children Diagnosed with Epilepsy
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-07-26
Plain-language summary
An individual's postural control is often accompanied by other tasks in daily life, such as cognitive tasks. Cognitive dual task (cognitive dual task) is the ability to perform two or more cognitive and motor activities simultaneously. There are studies in the literature that address the postural control of different patient populations and healthy individuals while performing a cognitive task. To our knowledge, there is no study evaluating the postural control skills of children with epilepsy during a cognitive dual task using dynamic posturography (Biodex). In this respect, it is possible to say that our study constitutes the first study that can contribute to the literature on this subject.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Being between the ages of 7-16
. Having been diagnosed with epilepsy
. Having had a seizure in the last 2 years
. Being on antiepileptic medication
. Having a body mass index within normal limits (18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
Exclusion criteria
. Being hypermobile (Beighton score \>5 and above)
. Leg length inequality
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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Evaluation of postural control under two conditions