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Balance disorders in patients with idiopathic epilepsy

Effect of physiotherapy using a stabilometric platform on mean Electroencephalography (EEG) readings in patients with idiopathic epilepsy

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12617000120370
Enrollment
10
Registered
2017-01-23
Start date
2017-01-03
Completion date
2017-04-11
Last updated
2018-02-05

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Summation: - As a result of seizures reported to affect the functioning of the central nervous system, which is responsible for maintaining balance. One of the functional components of locomotion is a balance which affects the movement of patients and thereby quality of life - There are no standards of conduct in physiotherapy patients with idiopathic epilepsy - Pilot study is the first step in the preparation of the December call for the application to the National Science Centre

Interventions

Patients will be tested 3 times (at first visit, after 1 month at second visit and after 2 month at third visit) using EEG (32 channels), MMSE, SF-36 test and stabilometric platform (modified sensory organisation test and Posturography). The study group also between the second and third visit will undergo physiotherapy oriented imbalance (3 times a week during 1 month, each session 30 min.) by a qualified physiotherapist on stabilometric platform. Patients will train postural stability 15 minu

Patients will be tested 3 times (at first visit, after 1 month at second visit and after 2 month at third visit) using EEG (32 channels), MMSE, SF-36 test and stabilometric platform (modified sensory organisation test and Posturography). The study group also between the second and third visit will undergo physiotherapy oriented imbalance (3 times a week during 1 month, each session 30 min.) by a qualified physiotherapist on stabilometric platform. Patients will train postural stability 15 minutes on hard surfaces and 15 minutes on foam with eyes closed and open. Patients will maintain the position of the equally load on both lower limbs. The therapy will be conducted face to face, individually on the balance platform located in the John Paul II Hospital in Krakow on the neurological department. The patient on the stabilometric platform will be coached postural stability on hard or soft ground, eyes closed or open, depending on the results obtained in the study during the second visitl clinic during the visit. In addition, during the visit it will be executed test MMS verifying patients with cognitive dysfunctions. Research on the stabilometric platform will be made with the use of medical equipment available on the neurological department in hospital

Sponsors

Krakowski Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Jana Pawla II
Lead SponsorHospital

Study design

Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Primary purpose
Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosed idiopathic epilepsy - Stable, optimal drug therapy for at least three months prior to the study - MMSE score higher than 24 points, - Properly executed test clock - The age of 18-30 years - Written consent of the patient

Exclusion criteria

exclusion criteria - Diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy - Benzodiazepines use in the treatment and / or psychotropic drugs - Orthopedic disorders and / or neurological disorders resulting in damage to the musculoskeletal system - The presence of other acute and / or chronic diseases which have a significant impact on the health of the patient, eg. Myocardial infarction, cancer, COPD

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026