Generalized Epileptic
Conditions
Keywords
zinc, selenium, serum, epilepsy, antioxidants
Brief summary
This study was carried out with the purpose of evaluating zinc and selenium levels in serum of epileptic patients and compare with normal individuals.
Detailed description
Forty patients aged 18 to 50 years visiting Vali-Asr hospital in Arak, I.R. Iran, who were diagnosed with generalized form of epilepsy by a neurologist for the first time were recruited as cases. The control group (n=40) was selected from healthy individuals, in whom no disease was diagnosed until this study, and were matched to the case group by age, sex, and economical status.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
New generalized and single epileptic cases patients who accept and sign the approval form of ethical committee non smoker, no trauma, no use of selenium supplement, no use of zinc supplement, no use of vitamin A supplement, no use of vitamin D supplement, no Weight loss, no Diarrhea, no addiction, no alcohol consumption, no use of certain medications,
Exclusion criteria
presence of above criteria as well as, generalized and single epileptic cases under treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Study on Serum Zinc and Selenium Levels in Epileptic Patients | 5 months | decrement in serum zinc and selenium level |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison between the selenium levels by gender in two groups | 5 months |
Countries
Iran
Outcome results
None listed