Can education on social barriers boost epilepsy surgery access?
NCT ID NCT07509190
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study has two parts. First, researchers survey patients and doctors to find out what stops people with epilepsy from getting surgery. Then, they test a video-based education program called PEERS that teaches patients how social factors like income and housing can affect their care. About 310 adults with epilepsy will take part. The goal is to see if the program is acceptable and helps patients feel more trust in their doctors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PEERS Program (educational videos and materials)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help more people with epilepsy access surgery by addressing social and educational barriers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early pilot study focused on feasibility and satisfaction, not on directly improving health outcomes. Results may not apply to other hospitals or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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