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Thomas Jefferson University Medtronic |
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Information provided by: | Thomas Jefferson University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00203333 |
People with epilepsy are at a higher risk for sudden unexpected death than the general population. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a major cause of death in this population, accounting for 10-50% of deaths for those with epilepsy. The risk for SUDEP is particularly high for those with refractory epilepsy. Several lines of evidence support a cardiac mechanism for SUDEP.
This study plans to determine:
Additionally, these data will be correlated to specific clinical data, including seizure history, anticonvulsant medications, and any accompanying clinical symptoms.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Refractory Epilepsy Arrhythmia Sudden Death |
Device: Medtronic REVEAL |
Phase II Phase III |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy at High Risk for Sudden Death |
Estimated Enrollment: | 20 |
Study Start Date: | April 2002 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | June 2006 |
By employing long-term electrocardiographic monitoring, this study plans to determine:
The specific aims:
Correlate abnormal heart rates and rhythms to specific clinical data:
Ages Eligible for Study: | 16 Years to 49 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Gwen Taylor, BA | 215-955-4673 | gwen.taylor@jefferson.edu |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Thomas Jefferson University | Recruiting |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107 | |
Contact: Megan Morales, BA 215-955-4672 megan.morales@jefferson.edu | |
Principal Investigator: Maromi Nei, MD |
Principal Investigator: | Maromi Nei, MD | Thomas Jefferson University |
Study ID Numbers: | J05901 |
Study First Received: | September 13, 2005 |
Last Updated: | October 23, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00203333 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Epilepsy |
Death Heart Diseases Epilepsy Death, Sudden |
Central Nervous System Diseases Brain Diseases Congenital Abnormalities Arrhythmias, Cardiac |
Pathologic Processes Nervous System Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases |