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Functional Neurological Disorders in Acute Hospital Care: Retrospective Analysis of Patients Presenting with Acute Neurological Symptoms
Led by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Updated on 2026-04-20
1000
Participants Needed
1
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting a retrospective single-center analysis to study patients who present with acute neurological symptoms, focusing on those with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The study aims to understand how often FND occurs, its clinical features, diagnostic processes, and the use of healthcare resources among these patients. This observational research is sponsored by the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The study involves collecting and reviewing patient data from emergency cases aged 16 and older who required immediate neurological evaluation between January 2012 and March 2026. It includes patients with acute symptoms such as motor or sensory disturbances, speech difficulties, vestibular problems, cognitive changes, consciousness disorders, or seizures. Data gathered will detail the diagnostic pathways and healthcare usage during hospitalization. Participants will be assessed based on their medical records, with researchers examining the frequency of FND at hospital discharge, within 30 days of initial presentation. The study will also evaluate secondary outcomes during this period. Since this is an observational study, no treatments or interventions are administered, and patients' usual care continues uninterrupted. The total participation involves retrospective data analysis without additional visits or procedures.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Investigation of Patients Presenting With Acute Functional Neurological Symptoms
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients 16 years or older presenting as an emergency case to University Hospital Basel between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2026
- Patients with acute neurological symptoms requiring immediate neurological evaluation (such as sudden motor or sensory disturbance, speech disorder, vestibular disorder, cognitive disorder, consciousness disorder, or seizure disorder)
- Patients with documented diagnostic evaluation during hospitalization
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who have refused further use of their health data for research
- Patients with insufficient documentation to determine diagnosis or clinical course
- Patients with incomplete or inconsistent data sets that prevent valid endpoint assessment
- Patients younger than 16 years old
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 30 days from presentation
Participants undergo diagnostic evaluation during hospitalization for acute neurological symptoms.
Visits during hospital stay as per routine care
Duration - Up to 30 days from presentation
Participants who undergo routine care are observed through data collection of clinical course and outcomes during hospitalization.
Data collected from hospital records, no extra visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Basel
Basel, Switzerland, 4031
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Research Team
U
Urs Fisch, MD PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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