Can a smartphone app ease Parents' fears about childhood epilepsy?

NCT ID NCT06402526

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Behavior childhood-onset epilepsy syndrome epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montreal Children's Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

  • Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada