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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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