Understanding SUDEP and Breathing with Epilepsy
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Chemosensitivity and SUDEP
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Epilepsy
SUDEP
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 99
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 335 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with epilepsy to understand factors that might cause Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Participants will be monitored for ten years to see how seizures affect their breathing and heart health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 99 years old.
- I have confirmed or suspected epilepsy.
- I am admitted to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit or receiving care at the Epilepsy Clinic.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of uncontrolled heart, lung, or liver disease.
- I have a progressive or uncontrolled neurologic disease not related to epilepsy.
- I currently use opioids.
- I am a woman who could become pregnant and I am either pregnant or have not used effective birth control.
- I have another condition that might affect the safety of the study.
- I have limited ability to make decisions and do not have a qualified representative.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research study is to better understand what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). This study will enroll subjects from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and Epilepsy Clinics. The investigators will analyze the effects of seizures on breathing, on the cardiovascular system, and on arousal. The investigators are study…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. The subject is between 18 and 99 years of age.
2. Confirmed or suspected epilepsy.
3. Admission to the EMU for spell characterization (EMU group) or undergoing care in the University of Iowa Health Care Epilepsy Clinic.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of uncontrolled cardiac…
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