Can a smartphone app ease Parents' fears about childhood epilepsy?
NCT ID NCT06402526
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile app designed to educate parents and caregivers of children with epilepsy. The app provides information about the condition, tracks symptoms, and helps manage appointments. Researchers wanted to see if using the app for one month would increase parents' knowledge and reduce their anxiety compared to standard care. 72 caregivers took part in the study at a single hospital in Canada.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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