Predisposing Factors for Post-stroke Epilepsy

Launched by NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · May 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand why some people develop epilepsy after having a stroke, a condition known as post-stroke epilepsy. The study aims to find out what factors might lead to this condition and whether sleep plays a role in its development. To do this, researchers will observe patients who have had their first stroke and compare them to healthy individuals. Participants will undergo several tests, including brain scans (MRI) and sleep studies (polysomnography), along with some blood tests to gather important information.

To be eligible for this study, you need to be a first-time stroke patient who is able to give consent, and before your stroke, you should have had a relatively good level of independence. However, if you've had previous strokes, brain surgery, or certain other medical conditions, you won’t be able to participate. The trial is currently recruiting participants aged between 65 and 74, and it welcomes all genders. If you join the study, you'll help researchers learn more about post-stroke epilepsy, which could lead to better care and treatment for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • First time stroke patients with capacity to consent, admitted to the stroke unit at St. Olavs hospital.
• • Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤ 2 before the stroke
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous stroke or brain surgery
• • Traumatic brain injuries
• • Neurodegenerative diseases
• • Brain tumors
• • Epilepsy before the stroke
• • Hydrocephalus
• • Aphasia
• • Serious psychiatric disorders
• • MRI incompatibility and claustrophobia