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An Observational Study of Epilepsy: Biology and Outcomes Using Real-world Data
Led by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board · Updated on 2025-02-13
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting an observational study to better understand epilepsy by examining patterns in genetics, biochemistry, neurophysiology, and radiology. The study focuses on people with epilepsy receiving clinical care within the National Health Service (NHS) epilepsy service in South Wales. Its purpose is to analyze comprehensive clinical and biological data to explore disease characteristics, outcomes, and potential markers related to epilepsy. Participants will consent to the use of their clinical and paraclinical data collected during routine care. They may also choose to donate biological samples such as blood during their regular clinic visits. Additional samples like surplus brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, hair, nails, or urine may be collected if these are obtained during clinical procedures like surgery or lumbar puncture. No extra clinic visits beyond standard NHS care are required. Throughout the study, researchers will review existing and new clinical data and biological samples to investigate disease features and outcomes in epilepsy. They aim to establish a population-based cohort over ten years and contribute to international epilepsy research collaborations. Participant involvement mainly involves consenting to data use and sample donation during routine care without altering treatments or schedules.
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Brief Title
An Observational Study of Epilepsy: Biology and Outcomes Using Real-world Data
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individual is being investigated for epilepsy and under the clinical care of the epilepsy unit at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board or regional clinics in Cwm Taf.
- Individual is at least 16 years old.
- Informed consent sought and given by individual.
You will not qualify if you...
- None
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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 10 years
Participants who undergo routine care are observed using data collected during standard NHS epilepsy clinic appointments and clinical procedures.
Routine clinical appointments as part of standard NHS care
Duration - As clinically indicated during routine care
Participants may provide biological samples such as blood, hair, nail, urine, and surplus brain tissue or cerebrospinal fluid if these procedures are part of their routine clinical care.
Samples collected during routine clinical visits when applicable
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cardiff and Vale UHB
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Research Team
K
Khalid Hamandi
R
Rachel Norman
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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