Phone alerts boost seizure med adherence in kids
NCT ID NCT03817229
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a smartphone-based system to help children with epilepsy take their anti-seizure medication as prescribed. The system included educational information, automated reminders, and personalized feedback. The goal was to improve medication adherence, reduce seizures, and enhance quality of life. The study involved 268 children aged 2 to 12 years with a recent epilepsy diagnosis.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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268 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2019
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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2 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children ages 2-12 years 2. Epilepsy diagnosis \< 2 years 3. Ability to read/speak English Exclusion criteria: 1. Major comorbid neurodevelopmental or medical disorders (e.g., Autism, diabetes) 2. Plan to wean AEDs for 18 months
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Childrens Hospital of Orange County
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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