Families of epilepsy patients asked to help solve SUDEP mystery

NCT ID NCT01662453

First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find out why some people with epilepsy die suddenly without a clear cause (SUDEP). Researchers are asking family members of those who died to share information through a phone interview and medical records. The goal is to create a registry of cases to identify risk factors. No treatment is offered; this is an observational study.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Epilepsy Seizures Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

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