Epilepsy
Conditions
Keywords
Epilepsy, Contraceptive, Birth Control, Seizure, This study is looking at the use of different birth control measures in women with epilepsy.
Brief summary
Despite the importance of birth control to women of reproductive age, there has been little formal investigation of the safety and effectiveness of birth control methods in women with epilepsy. To remedy this, doctors from Harvard and Columbia University Medical Schools have developed a website that offers a survey to help us gain more knowledge and some educational material that will be updated regularly to provide the latest information. The ultimate goal is to develop guidelines for the selection of safe and effective birth control methods and to make sure that the best forms of birth control become available to women with epilepsy in all communities of our society. Go to www.epilepsybirthcontrolregistry.com take our survey and then catch up on the latest information about birth control for women with epilepsy.
Interventions
OTHERNon-interventional
This is an observational study conducted by anonymous survey. There is no intervention.
Sponsors
Columbia University
Neuroendocrine Associates P.C.
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 47 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women with Epilepsy between 18 and 47
Exclusion criteria
* Women without epilepsy * Women under 18 * Women over 47
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of seizures on hormonal versus non-hormonal contraception, stratified by antiepileptic drug category | 3 years |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactKristen M Fowler, MA
Outcome results
None listed