Hospital study aims to uncover hidden frequency of functional neurological disorders
NCT ID NCT07538414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviews medical records of 1,000 patients who came to the hospital with sudden neurological symptoms like weakness, speech problems, or seizures. The goal is to find out how many are diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition where the brain doesn't work properly but without physical damage. Researchers will also look at what tests and treatments these patients receive, helping improve care for this often-misunderstood condition.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 1,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2050
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients presenting with acute symptoms
- Ages
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16 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients older than 16 years old presenting as an emergency case to the University Hospital Basel between 1 January 2012 and 31 March 2026 * with acute neurological symptoms requiring immediate neurological work-up (e.g, acute motor or sensory disturbance, acute speech disorder, acute vestibular disorder, acute cognitive disorder, acute consciousness disorder, acute seizure disorder) * and a documented diagnostic evaluation during hospitalization. Exclusion Criteria: * Documented refusal for further use of health related data for research purposes * Insufficient documentation to determine diagnosis or clinical course * Incomplete or inconsistent datasets compromising valid endpoint determination * Younger than 16 years
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel
RECRUITINGBasel, 4031, Switzerland
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