Can oxygen drops during seizures predict sudden death in epilepsy?
NCT ID NCT02572297
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study enrolled over 1,000 people with drug-resistant partial epilepsy to see if severe drops in oxygen levels during seizures can predict later sudden unexpected death (SUDEP). Participants had their seizures recorded with video-EEG monitoring. The goal is to better understand risk factors and potentially prevent these tragic deaths.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify patients at higher risk for SUDEP and point toward ways to prevent it.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not lead to immediate prevention strategies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Neurologie Fonctionnelle et d'Epileptologie, Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69677, France
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