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Bridging the Treatment Gap by Expanding Access to Care for People With Epilepsy in Kenya (BEACON)

Kenya650 participantsStarted 2025-08-04

Plain-language summary

This cluster randomized trial aims to learn about the effectiveness of task-sharing supported by an epilepsy medical records system (EMRS) (hereafter referred to as BEACON) with patient-tracking data in improving treatment adherence and retention in care in people with epilepsy in western Kenya.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals ≥12 years * Residents of Busia or Trans Nzoia County * Diagnosed with possible epilepsy through initial screening and confirmed diagnosis by an epilepsy-trained professional with the BEACON project or physician * Have a diagnosis of epilepsy but are not adherent to antiseizure medication treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals receiving care from a neurosurgeon or neurologist for a serious brain disorder * Unable or unwilling to provide voluntary informed consent or assent (12-18 years)

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

VOILS: Domains of Subjective Extent of Nonadherence (DOSE-Nonadherence)

Timeframe: Baseline; 1 year

Antiseizure medication blood levels

Timeframe: Baseline; 1 year

Number of participants retained in care

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06623994

SponsorIndiana University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-02

Contact for this trial

Jane von Gaudecker, PhD

317-278-2758 jvongaud@iu.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.