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Gender gap in seizure emergencies: new study examines differences in care and recovery

NCT ID NCT07443241

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 779 adults treated for status epilepticus (a prolonged or repeated seizure emergency) at a German hospital over 12 years. Researchers looked for differences between men and women in what caused the seizure, how it was diagnosed and treated, and how well patients recovered. The goal is to see if gender plays a role in these serious events, which could help doctors provide more personalized care in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If clear gender differences are found, it could help doctors tailor emergency seizure treatment to improve outcomes for both men and women.
What could go wrong
This is a single-hospital, retrospective review, not a controlled trial. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or populations, and cannot prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

779 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2010

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Retrospective cohort of 779 adult patients diagnosed with status epilepticus (SE) and treated at Marburg University Hospital (Germany) between 2011 and 2023. Patients of all sexes were included. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and included demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients who were treated at Marburg University Hospital (UKGM Marburg) between January 2011 to March 2023 with diagnosis of SE Exclusion Criteria: * children

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Conditions

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Status Epilepticus

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Status epilepticus

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