Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Cytochrome Oxidase REDOX State in Children With Epilepsy: A Pilot Study

Completed

Conditions studied: Epilepsies, Partial

In brief

The purpose of this pilot study is to describe the relationship of regional cerebral oximetry and cytoximetry, measured using near-infrared spectroscopy, with seizure activity in the periictal period in children with epilepsy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03054961

Run by

Medical College of Wisconsin

People needed

34

Starts

2017-02-10

Expected to finish

2023-06-07

Last updated by the study team

2024-07-05

Who can join

Age: 7 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pediatric epilepsy patients who can provide assent (lower limit age 7).
• Diagnosis of partial (focal) epilepsy and/or frequent interictal spike activity on EEG.
• Clinical EEG supporting diagnosis of partial(focal) epilepsy and/or frequent interictal spike activity

You may not qualify if…

• History of unrepaired or palliated congenital cyanotic heart disease
• History of traumatic head injury or head wounds to the extent that precludes safe and consistent placement of NIRS-EEG probes.
• Guardian does not give consent or patient is unable to consent/assent to participate in the study
• Clinical care provider or investigator determines the patient is not appropriate candidate for the study
• Lack of current seizure care plan in Children's Hospital medical record
• Known sensitivity or allergy to EEG gel

Where it is running

• The Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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