Pilot to develop and evaluate the role of a nurse specialist delivering information to newly diagnosed epileptics

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN42816774

Enrollment

104

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1995-12-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Nervous system diseases: Epilepsy Nervous System Diseases Epilepsy

Interventions

1. Appointment with nurse specialist and receipt of information package and advice 2. Standard care

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 104 patients newly diagnosed with epilepsy, and antiepileptic drugs initiated.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Increase in patient knowledge; Qualitative data on patient knowledge, coping and satisfaction, as well as questions and gaps perceived in service.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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