Clinical trials: Nonepileptic Seizures
Non Epileptic Seizures, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
Ketogenic Diet Effects on the Frequency of Non Epileptic Seizures
The objective of this study is to determine the effects of the ketogenic diet on the frequency of non-epileptic seizures in patients with functional neurological symptoms disorder compared to a healthy diet.
- Conditions
- Non Epileptic Seizures, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, Conversion Disorder, Ketogenic Dieting
- Trial name
- NCT05219006
- Testing
- ketogenic dieting, healthy dieting
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- El Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia Manuel Velasco Suarez
Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT): Sense of Control and Symptom Expectations as Targets of a Treatment for PNES
The purpose of this study is to assess sense of control and catastrophic symptom expectations as targets for Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT- an intervention focused on changing behaviors and thoughts) for treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT05096273
- Testing
- ReACT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Epilepsy, Non-Epileptic Seizure
Validation of Criteria for Identification of Epileptiform Discharges in EEG Recordings of Patients With Epilepsy
Electroencephalography (EEG) records electric activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. EEG is an important tool in the diagnostic work-up of patients with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- CIED (NCT03533374)
- Testing
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) and visual evaluation
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sándor Beniczky
Seizures
Electrocardiographic Changes Among Epileptic and Non Epileptic Seizures in Children at Sohag University Hospital
Epilepsy is a chronic disease triggered by increased impulsiveness of nerve cells in the brain and may require a lifelong treatment. Epilepsy is confirmed by two or more unprovoked seizures in more than 24 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT06045676
- Testing
- ECG
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNESs), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Treatment for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Using Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) or Psychoeducation for PNES
An outpatient randomized controlled clinical trial conducted at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group's PNES Program, involving mental health clinicians certified in PE and trained in administering PsychoEd.
- Trial name
- PNES (NCT07344766)
- Testing
- imaginal and in vivo exposure, psychoeducation for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNESs)
Quality of Life and Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures.
The goal of this study is to identify the prognostic factors of quality of life in patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
- Trial name
- PronoCNEP (NCT02821208)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Seizures, Seizure Disorder
Modulating Movement Intention Via Cortical Stimulation
The purpose of this protocol is to learn about movement intention and volition. To improve such knowledge, investigators will conduct sub-studies using multiple non-invasive methodologies.
- Conditions
- Seizures, Seizure Disorder, Psychogenic Movement Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03233399
- Testing
- rTMS of left or right angular gyrus (AG) or frontal cortex (FC), Anodal tDCS of left or right AG or FC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Epilepsy, Non-Epileptic Seizure
Volatile Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Epileptic Seizures
Breath and sweat samples will be collected from people who have been admitted to hospital after a potential seizure and analysed by the team.
- Trial name
- VIBES (NCT05725174)
- Testing
- Sample Collection
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Epilepsy, Motor Partial, Psychogenic Seizures
Detecting PNES With Single-channel sEMG
This is a prospective, comparative, multicenter study of subjects being admitted for standard of care therapy in Epilepsy Monitoring Units in the Veteran's Affair (VA) Medical Centers.
- Trial name
- NCT03313362
- Testing
- SPEAC System, video EEG
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Brain Sentinel
Psychogenic Movement Disorders, Non-epileptic Seizures
Psychiatric Correlates of Psychogenic Movement Disorder and Non-Epileptic Seizure
This study will explore how the mind and the brain work to cause movement symptoms or seizures in people who do not have a recognized neurological or medical disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00255411
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Epilepsy, Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures
Study on the Rapid Diagnostic Value of Sudden Clap Provocation Test in Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
To explore the clinical value of the sudden clap provocation test in the differential diagnosis between epileptic seizures and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, so as to provide a new strategy for rapid, low-cost differential…
- Trial name
- PNES ACPT (NCT07742709)
- Testing
- Abrupt Clap Provocation Test
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Functional Neurological Disorder, Dissociative Seizures
The Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Yoga Program for People With Functional Neurological Disorders
This is a feasibility study to see if it is acceptable and helpful for people living with a functional neurological disorder to receive online group yoga sessions to improve their wellbeing
- Conditions
- Functional Neurological Disorder, Dissociative Seizures, Psychogenic Seizure, Non-Epileptic Seizure
- Trial name
- YOGA-FUND (NCT07077603)
- Testing
- A12 week, twice weekly, small group, online yoga program
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizure
TMS vs Conventional Therapy for the Treatment of Functional Neurological Non Epileptic Seizure Disorder
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) versus treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), in patients with diagnosis of Functional Neurological Non Epileptic…
- Trial name
- NCT05241366
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- El Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia Manuel Velasco Suarez
Movement Disorders
Neurobiology of Functional Movement Disorder and Non-Epileptic Seizures
This study is part of a series of studies that will explore how the mind and the brain work to cause episodes of uncontrollable shaking in people who have no known underlying brain or medical disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00500994
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 254 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
Treatment Outcomes of ReACT for PNES
This research study is examining the effects of Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT; an intervention focused on changing behaviors and thoughts) for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES, episodes resembling epileptic…
- Trial name
- NCT02801136
- Testing
- ReACT, Supportive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Localization-Related (Focal) (Partial) Idiopathic Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes With Seizures of Localized Onset, TRAIL: Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand MCP-2
Inflammatory Biomarkers in Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure
1. Evaluation of the role of TRAIL and MCP-2 in differentiation between epileptic seizure and psychogenic non-epileptic seizure. 2. Possible role to predict the prognosis of patients with epileptic seizure.
- Conditions
- Localization-Related (Focal) (Partial) Idiopathic Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes With Seizures of Localized Onset, TRAIL: Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand MCP-2, MCP-2: Monocyte Chemo-attractant Protein-2
- Trial name
- seizure (NCT05571371)
- Testing
- Measuring inflammatory serum biomarkers
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esraa Mostafa Ahmed Abdel Aal
Non-Epileptic Seizure, Motor Seizure
An Exploratory Trial Using sEMG to Differentiate PNES From Epileptic Seizures
This is an observational study of subjects receiving standard of care therapy, while admitted to Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Department of Neurology, General Hospital Hietzing with Neurological Center Rosenhügel.
- Conditions
- Non-Epileptic Seizure, Motor Seizure, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT03169751
- Testing
- Brain Sentinel Monitoring and Alerting System
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Brain Sentinel
Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures
Emotional Lived in Patients Suffering From Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures : Study by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Currently, hypothetical models of understanding Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) involve emotional dysregulation. The hypothesis of a disorder of emotional experience is mainly based on behavioral data and disturbance of…
- Trial name
- EMOCRISES (NCT02976545)
- Testing
- fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging), psychiatric evaluation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Dissociative Seizures, Functional Seizures
Assessing the Impact of Brief CBTi on Dissociative Seizures: SCED
Some people experience a temporary change in behaviour and consciousness, that often involves a collapse and/or shaking limb movements. These are referred to as 'Dissociative seizures'.
- Conditions
- Dissociative Seizures, Functional Seizures, Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, Insomnia
- Trial name
- CBTi 4 DS:SCED (NCT06145971)
- Testing
- brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (bCBTi)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Functional Seizures, Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
A Multi-site Feasibility Clinical Trial of Retraining and Control Therapy (ReACT), a Mind and Body Treatment for Pediatric Functional Seizures
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of conducting a future fully powered multi-site efficacy Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing two treatments for pediatric functional seizures (FS).
- Trial name
- NCT05819268
- Testing
- ReACT, CATCH-IT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham