Status:

RECRUITING

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Chemosensitivity and SUDEP

Lead Sponsor:

University of Iowa

Conditions:

Epilepsy

SUDEP

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-99 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to better understand what causes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). This study will enroll subjects from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (U...

Detailed Description

In this study, the investigators will only enroll adults with confirmed or suspected epilepsy; there is no control group. Patients admitted to the UIHC Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for continuous Vi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The subject is between 18 and 99 years of age.
  • Confirmed or suspected epilepsy.
  • Admission to the EMU for spell characterization (EMU group) or undergoing care in the University of Iowa Health Care Epilepsy Clinic.

Exclusion

  • History of uncontrolled cardiac, pulmonary, or hepatic disease.
  • Progressive or uncontrolled neurologic disease unrelated to epilepsy.
  • Current opioid use.
  • Women of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or capable of becoming pregnant (e.g. sexual activity within the past 21 days without a highly effective form of birth control or positive urine pregnancy test).
  • Other comorbid condition that may influence the safety or feasibility of HCVR testing.
  • Limited decision-making capacity and absence of a qualified representative.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 12 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

335 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04134754

Start Date

December 12 2019

End Date

October 1 2029

Last Update

March 12 2025

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242

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