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Tiny brain tracker could help spot hidden seizures in people with intellectual disabilities

NCT ID NCT07385157

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Plymouth Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a tiny device placed under the scalp can safely and comfortably track seizures in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability and epilepsy. Nine participants will wear the monitor for up to 6 months, and researchers will compare the device's readings with seizure diaries and surveys. The goal is to see if this approach improves seizure detection and quality of life.

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Study facts

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Participants

9 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The target population of the study will include adult patients who are clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate intellectual disability and epilepsy who are recommended for EEG monitoring by their healthcare professional, their family members or carers, and the clinician responsible for their care. Involvement of a participants' family member and/or established carer will be mandatory for the study participation, to safeguard the participants' safety, rights, and well-being throughout the study. A primary carer (family member or professional, depending on the case) for the participant will be involved in the study and answer the questionnaires directed to the carer, participate in feedback consultation with the investigator, handle the device, keep a seizure diary and participate in focus groups to provide research data on behalf of the participant and their own experience.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Patients: * Adults over 18 years old * Clinical diagnosis of epilepsy, considered pharmacoresistant * Clinical diagnosis of mild to moderate ID based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) and the International Statistical Classfication of Diseases and Related Health Problems (11th ed; ICD-11; World Health Organisation, 2022).Patient has the capacity to consent to take part in the study, and does so * Able to tolerate the dummy device (device worn for at least 40% of a 1-2 week test period) Family member / carer: * Family member/carer is willing to keep a routine seizure diary for the course of the study * Retrospective seizure diary data available for the proceeding last 6 months * According to family member, carer, or clinical record, the participant is having at least monthly 'episodes of interest' (it may be unclear whether these are epileptic or behavioural episodes) * Agree to participate to the study, and support study activities and comply to these Healthcare professional: * PwID recommended by their epileptologist for long-term EEG monitoring * Agree to participate to the study, and support study activities and comply to these

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy intellectual disability visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Epilepsy Intellectual disability, mild to moderate

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

    Truro, TR4 9LD, United Kingdom

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