Adolescents Needed for Nonepileptic Seizures Study

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Wendy Miller

Primary Investigator

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Andrea Tanner

Primary Investigator

Adolescents Needed for Nonepileptic Seizures Study

Overview

Are you the parent/guardian of a child 10-17 years of age who has a diagnosis of PNES, NES, FND, or functional seizures?

Adolescents with nonepileptic seizures/events experience a number of challenges, especially with school. This study involves adolescents completing some online surveys to help health care providers, including school nurses, better understand how to help students with this condition.

We are inviting parents and guardians of adolescents who are diagnosed with nonepileptic seizures/functional neurological disorder to take part in this study.

Description

What Will Happen During Study Participation
  • First, parents will be asked to answer survey questions on their phone, tablet, or computer (approx. 15 minutes).
  • Second, adolescents will receive a link to the survey and be asked to answer survey questions (multiple choice and a few open-ended) on their phone, tablet, or computer (approx 45 minutes).
  • A paper-pencil version is also available and can be mailed to your home if needed.
Incentive/Compensation
  • Parents will receive a $10 gift card and children/teens will receive a $25 gift card for completing the survey

If you are unsure if you are right for this study, or have questions, please contact Andrea Tanner, PHD, RN, NCSN:  
Phone: (317) 278-3643

Additional Info:
Study Title: Managing Adolescent Seizures Survey (MASS)

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    healthy volunteer,seizure disorders
  • Age: Between 10 Years - 17 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
    • A parent/guardian of an adolescent diagnosed with nonepileptic seizures (also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, functional neurological disorder, or nonepileptic attack disorder)
    • Your adolescent is 10-17 years old
    • Your adolescent attended school while having this diagnosis
    • Your adolescent had a seizure/event in the last three months
    • You and your adolescent are able to speak and read English
      Exclusion Criteria:  
      • Lack of caregiver consent or adolescent assent

      Online study
      Updated on 25 Apr 2024. Study ID: 14156

      Interested in the study?

      Select a study center that’s convenient for you, and get in touch with the study team.

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