Volatile Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Epileptic Seizures
Recruiting · NCT05725174 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: University College London Hospitals
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Sample Collection
What this trial is about
Breath and sweat samples will be collected from people who have been admitted to hospital after a potential seizure and analysed by the team. The researchers then hope to identify a pattern of small molecules that can distinguish seizures from other events, and perhaps determine the severity of the seizure.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Patients who have been admitted to either University College London's Queen's Square EEG-telemetry unit or Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy, for diagnosis of seizure events.
- Patients aged 18 years or above
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with active infection or who have taken antibiotics within 4 weeks
- Patients on immunosuppressive medications
- Patients with co-morbidities preventing breath collection
- Patients unable to provide informed consent.
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy - London, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery - London, London, United Kingdom