Can a simple care program boost mood in epilepsy patients?

NCT ID NCT05559749

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 24-week collaborative care program can improve quality of life for adults with epilepsy who also have anxiety or depression. The program includes regular check-in calls and expert recommendations from a psychiatrist and neurologist. Researchers will compare this approach to usual neurology care in 60 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
collaborative care program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for people with epilepsy who also struggle with anxiety or depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral and relies on participant engagement, which may vary.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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