Epilepsy stigma survey reveals hidden struggles in school, work, and social life
NCT ID NCT07449871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study surveyed 90 adults with epilepsy to explore the stigma, misconceptions, and barriers they face in education, employment, and social settings. Participants filled out questionnaires designed by the research team. The goal is to identify unmet needs and inform ways to better support people living with epilepsy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight unmet needs and guide better support programs to improve quality of life for people with epilepsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey with only 90 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with epilepsy. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saglik Bilimleri University Izmir Faculty of Medicine Department of Neurology
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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