Executive Functioning Help for Teens with Epilepsy

Epilepsy Journey-An Executive Functioning Intervention for Teens With Epilepsy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Epilepsy in Children Executive Dysfunction
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
13 – 17
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
310 (estimated)
Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for teenagers with epilepsy to participate in a program aimed at improving their thinking skills. If you join, you will use online resources and have sessions with a therapist over 14 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Epileptic encephalopathyProgressive and degenerative disordersNon-epileptic events/seizures

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 13 and 17 years old.
  • I live at home with a caregiver.
  • I am enrolled in school.
  • I have been diagnosed with epilepsy.
  • I speak English.
  • I have executive function difficulties.
  • My parent/guardian agrees to let me participate.
  • I am willing to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a developmental delay.
  • I have a severe mental illness.
  • I have had trauma-related disorders recently.
  • I have significant medical issues.
  • I have had brain surgery or have a brain injury.
  • I have specific types of epilepsy that are not eligible.
  • I am currently on a ketogenic diet.
  • I have participated in another study with new drugs in the past month.

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 goal of this multi-site clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of two components of a web-based intervention (Epilepsy Journey) to improve executive functioning in adolescents with epilepsy. The two components include web-based modules and problem-solving telehealth sessions with a therapist focused on executive functioning. This trial aims to answer the following questions: 1. Whic…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 13-17 years at the time of enrollment 2. Child lives at home with primary caregiver and is enrolled in school (excluding summer breaks). 3. Confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy with seizures that are categorized as either generalized or focal in onset. Epilepsy is defi…
Contacts

Avani C Modi, Ph.D.

513-636-4864

avani.modi@cchmc.org

CONTACT

Stacy Buschhaus

513-636-3920

stacy.buschhaus@cchmc.org

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