Virtual therapy helps kids with rare epilepsy gain daily living skills
NCT ID NCT07592650
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether remote occupational therapy could help children and teens (ages 7-18) with Dravet syndrome improve their daily living skills and satisfaction. 14 families participated in online sessions where a therapist coached the child or parent. The goal was to see if this approach works well and is practical for families, especially during the pandemic.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2021
- Finished
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Jan 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
population selected from family association groups
- Ages
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7 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome. * Ages 7-18 years. * Sufficient cognitive and behavioral skills to set goals and participate in treatment * Access and manageability with respect to using a PC/tablet with a stable Internet connection * Sufficient language/communication skills to follow simple instructions and interact with therapist * Willingness/ability of a parent/caregiver in the family to attend all treatment sessions and involve themselves in "parent coaching." It will be necessary to maintain the same parent for the duration of the course. Exclusion Criteria: * Photosensitivity * Organizational difficulties in the family that prevent the continuation of treatment * Ongoing occupational treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, 00168, Italy
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