Epidemiologic Follow Up Study of Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Among Seniors
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01351727 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : May 11, 2011
Last Update Posted : November 6, 2017
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Condition or disease |
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Epileptic Seizures |
Study Type : | Observational |
Actual Enrollment : | 97 participants |
Observational Model: | Case-Only |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Epidemiologic Follow Up Study of Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy Among Seniors From Different Ethnic Groups |
Study Start Date : | January 2011 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | September 2014 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | September 2014 |

Group/Cohort |
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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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- 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 ]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 ]
- 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.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 65 Years and older (Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
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)

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01351727
United States, Arizona | |
Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz Counties | |
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724 |
Principal Investigator: | David Labiner, MD | University of Arizona | |
Principal Investigator: | Jenny Chong, PhD | University of Arizona |
Responsible Party: | Jenny Chong, Research Associate Professor, University of Arizona |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01351727 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
10-0916-01 |
First Posted: | May 11, 2011 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | November 6, 2017 |
Last Verified: | November 2017 |
seniors seizures epilepsy quality of life |
Epilepsy Seizures Brain Diseases |
Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations |