EpilepsyNCT07026409
This Study Will Assess the Etiology, Potential Risk Factors, and Seizure Types in Patients Over 50 With Epileptic Seizure Disorder, Using Laboratory Tests, EEG, and Neuroimaging Findings.
An observational study of Epilepsy, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study underscores the importance of studying the etiology, clinical characteristics, and types of epilepsy in the elderly to improve diagnosis and management in our community. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Epilepsy
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2025to 1 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: This study will include all consecutive patients aged 50 years and older who are admitted to the inpatient Neuropsychiatry Department or attend the Epilepsy Specialized Outpatient Clinic at Sohag University Hospital with epilepsy or new-onset epileptic .
Who may be able to join
- The diagnosis of epilepsy and epileptic seizures will be clinically established based on patient history, following the Glossary of Descriptive Terminology for Ictal Semiology by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force on Classification and Terminology, as well as the Operational Classification of Seizure Types (ILAE, 2017).
Who cannot join
- • Inability to determine the onset of epilepsy or epileptic seizures, or a history of seizures occurring before the age of 50.
- Metabolic disturbances such as hypoglycemia, uremia, or electrolyte imbalances.
- Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Study of Epilepsy and Seizure in Elderly Patients in Sohag University Hospitals.
This study underscores the importance of studying the etiology, clinical characteristics, and types of epilepsy in the elderly to improve diagnosis and management in our community.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Keywords
- Epilepsy,Elderly,Seizure,EEG.
- Medical subject headings
- Epilepsy
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Risk factors of epilepsy in elderly
MRI brain for structural or pathological abnormalities
Measured: Baseline
Etiology of epilepsy in elderly
Electroencephalography for electrical changes.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jun 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2025
- Primary completionOct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EpilepsyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sohag UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mostafa Elsayed Abdelwahab, Sohag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07026409
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Soh-Med--25-5-3MS
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 18 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study of Epilepsy and Seizure in Elderly Patients in Sohag University Hospitals.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07026409
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Soh-Med--25-5-3MS
- Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Keywords
- Epilepsy,Elderly,Seizure,EEG.
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study underscores the importance of studying the etiology, clinical characteristics, and types of epilepsy in the elderly to improve diagnosis and management in our community.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- This study will include all consecutive patients aged 50 years and older who are admitted to the inpatient Neuropsychiatry Department or attend the Epilepsy Specialized Outpatient Clinic at Sohag University Hospital with epilepsy or new-onset epileptic .
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The diagnosis of epilepsy and epileptic seizures will be clinically established based on patient history, following the Glossary of Descriptive Terminology for Ictal Semiology by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force on Classification and Terminology, as well as the Operational Classification of Seizure Types (ILAE, 2017).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- • Inability to determine the onset of epilepsy or epileptic seizures, or a history of seizures occurring before the age of 50.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Risk factors of epilepsy in elderly
Time frame: Baseline
MRI brain for structural or pathological abnormalities
Etiology of epilepsy in elderly
Time frame: Baseline
Electroencephalography for electrical changes.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jun 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Epilepsy, run by Sohag University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Risk factors of epilepsy in elderly (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jun 2025.