Health Condition 1: G409- Epilepsy, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Structured educational intervention: Intervention arm: In addition to the standard neurologist counselling session, participants will receive a structured educational intervention del
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women more than 18 years with a diagnosis of epilepsy and on Anti-seizure medication for at least one year Confirmed pregnancy and in the first or second trimester on anti-seizure medications(ASM)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: New onset seizures during pregnancy Significant cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that would preclude meaningful participation in the educational intervention or completion of questionnaires. Severe psychiatric illness at the time of enrolment Women who are unable or unwilling to attend follow-up visits High-risk pregnancies with major obstetric complications or an abnormal anomaly scan at enrolment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary: Change in KAP scores from baseline to post intervention Timepoint: Baseline, Immediate post-intervention and 4 weeks follow up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in stigma scores at 4 weeks follow up Compliance with ASM s and folic acid supplementation Pregnancy outcome- neonatal and obstetric outcomes Timepoint: 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ajay Asranna
Department of Neurology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Outcome results
None listed