Epidemiologic Follow Up Study of Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Among Seniors
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Purpose
The purpose of this proposed research is to identify individuals in southeastern Arizona aged 65 years and older who have new onset seizures (or newly diagnosed epilepsy) and monitor them for at least two years. In doing so the investigators will be able to describe the public health burden of this condition and to identify factors that predict clinical outcomes and health care needs in this population, using quantitative, administrative, and qualitative data. The aims of this proposed research are 1) to determine the two-year incidence of newly diagnosed epilepsy in the target population, 2) describe health care resource utilization of the target population using Medicare data, 3) validate the use of Medicare beneficiary data to estimate incidence of epilepsy, and 4) describe the burden of this condition in different ethnic groups.
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Epileptic Seizures |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Epidemiologic Follow Up Study of Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Among Seniors From Different Ethnic Groups |
- A two-year incidence rate of new-onset seizures and/or newly-diagnosed epilepsy among seniors in southeastern Arizona. [ Time Frame: Up to four years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]A surveillance mechanism will be developed to identify and recruit seniors from emergency departments, neurology clinics, primary care clinics, and other service providers for seniors.
- Compare the impact of epilepsy on the different ethnic groups of seniors with epilepsy [ Time Frame: Up to four years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Assess the level and ethnic differences in health-related quality of life, mental health, and perceived stigma among seniors with seizures.
- Use in-depth interviews to explore issues related to epilepsy and its treatment.
- Conduct focus groups with caregivers to learn about their concerns and barriers.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 560 |
| Study Start Date: | January 2011 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 2014 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Seniors with Seizures
Seniors aged 65 or older with newly diagnosed seizures (consistent with epilepsy) or epilepsy as of October, 2010.
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Detailed Description:
Seniors who have had new onset seizures or newly diagnosed epilepsy will be recruited from emergency departments (EDs), neurology clinics, primary care clinics (including geriatric clinics), and other service providers from networks maintained by the Area Agencies on Aging that serve seniors in southeastern Arizona. Data will be collected in the form of bi-annual surveys,administrative data (from Medicare), in-depth interviews, and focus groups. Medicare data will be used to describe and evaluate the likelihood of being hospitalized or admitted to a long-term facility within two years of being diagnosed, medication adherence and persistence, and comparing the cost of care between the newly-diagnosed seniors with epilepsy and comparable seniors who do not have epilepsy. The feasibility and validity of using the Medicare claims data to estimate newly diagnosed epilepsy will also be assessed. Finally, the impact of epilepsy on health related quality of life, mental health, perceived stigma, and family and caregivers will also be evaluated through surveys and qualitative data collection methods, and ethnic differences will also be described.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 65 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Hospitals (including emergency departments), neurology specialist clinics, primary care clinics, communities (in Cochise, Pima, Santa Cruz Counties)including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 65 years or older
- New onset seizure or newly diagnosed epilepsy as of October 2010
- Is a resident of Pima, Cochise or Santa Cruz County
Exclusion Criteria:
- Seizure dues to hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, alcohol use (with no evidence of other seizures)
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Jenny Chong, PhD | 520 626 1986 | jchong@u.arizona.edu |
| Contact: Jim O'Rourke | 520 626 4167 | epilepsy@neurology.arizona.edu |
| United States, Arizona | |
| Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz Counties | Recruiting |
| Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724 | |
| Contact: Jenny Chong, PhD 520-626-1986 jchong@u.arizona.edu | |
| Contact: Jim O'Rourke 520 626 4167 jorourke@email.arizona.edu | |
| Principal Investigator: | David Labiner, MD | University of Arizona |
| Principal Investigator: | Jenny Chong, PhD | University of Arizona |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | Jenny Chong, Research Associate Professor, University of Arizona |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01351727 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 10-0916-01 |
| Study First Received: | May 9, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | January 14, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by University of Arizona:
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seniors seizures epilepsy quality of life |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Epilepsy Seizures Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases |
Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Signs and Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013