Drug-resistant epilepsy. Episodic and paroxysmal disorders(G40-G47)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: parthenium Tanacetum plant essential oil will be prepared by the Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, and after the preparation of the essential oil, small necklace
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: children aged 2-18 years who refer to the clinic or neurology department of Qaim Hospital and treatment-resistant epilepsy clinic Epilepsy (based on clinical findings and brain scan) is defined in such a way that despite receiving medication, their seizures are not controlled and are resistant to treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of underlying metabolic disorder Existence of systemic diseases Allergy to chamomile Respiratory sensitivity leading to mouth breathing Non-continuous use of the essential oil used in the research Intensification of convulsions for any reason that requires a change in medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of epilepsy attack. Timepoint: Early intervention, four weeks after the intervention, eight weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Diversity of epilepsy attack. Timepoint: Early intervention, four weeks after the intervention, eight weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Duration of epilepsy attack. Timepoint: Early intervention, four weeks after the intervention, eight weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Time of epileptic attacks. Timepoint: Early intervention, four weeks after the intervention, eight weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHassan Rakhshandeh
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed