Can a 9-Week home program sharpen memory in young people with epilepsy?
NCT ID NCT07735715
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether a home-based self-management program called HOBSCOTCH can improve thinking, memory, and quality of life in young adults (ages 18–29) and youth (ages 13–17) with epilepsy. Participants attend nine weekly one-on-one coaching sessions by phone or computer, learning problem-solving strategies and memory aids. Researchers compare survey responses before and after the program to see if cognitive function and well-being improve, and whether parents of younger participants feel less burdened.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a home-based self-management program called HOBSCOTCH that teaches problem-solving strategies and memory aids
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could offer a practical, accessible way to help young people with epilepsy manage cognitive difficulties and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial without a control group, so improvements may be due to time or attention rather than the program itself. Results rely on self-reported questionnaires.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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