Status:
COMPLETED
Auricular Acupuncture For The Treatment Of Non-Epileptic Seizures
Lead Sponsor:
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Conditions:
Convulsion, Non-Epileptic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This feasibility study will determine the tolerability of auricular acupuncture, compliance with self-reported seizure tracking, and the quality of a proposed sham acupuncture protocol to inform the d...
Detailed Description
Formerly referred to as "psychogenic" or "pseudo" seizures, Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES) are a physical manifestation of a psychological disturbance and are a type of Somatoform Disorder called a conv...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures, confirmed by ictal routine EEG or ictal video EEG
- Age 18-75
- Ability to provide informed consent and comply with study activities
- \> 2 NES per month
Exclusion
- Serious mental health disorder or medical or neurological illness (requiring systemic treatment and/or hospitalization) until subject either completes therapy or is clinically stable on therapy, in the opinion of the site investigator, for at least 30 days prior to study entry.
- Pregnancy, self-discovered pregnancy, lactation, or plans to become pregnant.
- Inability to distinguish between NES and comorbid epileptic seizures.
- Active drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
- Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give written informed con-sent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01919307
Start Date
May 1 2012
End Date
January 1 2016
Last Update
February 5 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204