Development and evaluation of an ICF-oriented assessment of psychosocial risk factors for unfavorable disease courses in patients with epilepsy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00036047

Enrollment

150

Registered

2025-03-18

Start date

2025-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-24

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Conditions

G40

Interventions

Group 1: This instrument development study consists of three phases: - In Phase 1, relevant risk factors will be investigated through interviews with patients with epilepsy (n = 10-15) and an analysis

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

16 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with diagnosed epilepsy & healthcare professional in the field of epilepsy treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Limited proficiency in the German language - Severe illnesses (such as other neurological disorders, severe mental disorders like psychosis, bipolar disorders, and serious chronic illnesses)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
This study aims to develop an ICF-oriented, practical assessment of psychosocial risk factors for unfavorable disease courses in patients with epilepsy and to test its psychometric properties.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Psychosocial burdens and restrictions in participation (from the perspective of patients and healthcare professionals).	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKendra Mielke

Institut und Poliklinik für Medizinische Psychologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

ke.mielke@uke.de+4940741057313

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026