Epilepsy
Conditions
Keywords
epilepsy prevalence, intervention
Brief summary
To carry out the epidemiological investigation on epilepsy in Zhejiang Province, China, and then establish early comprehensive intervention to help patients with epilepsy to improve seizure control and the quality of life.
Detailed description
To carry out the epidemiological investigation on epilepsy in Zhejiang Province, China, and then establish early comprehensive intervention(proper antiepileptic drugs and education intervention) to help patients with epilepsy to improve seizure control and the quality of life.
Interventions
education on epilepsy, including epilepsy diary, pamphlet,discussion between patients and phone visits and so on
routine and proper antiepileptic drugs
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
randomly group into two
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Newly diagnosed and untreated epilepsy; Aged 14 and above; Sign the informed consents.
Exclusion criteria
With intellectual development disorder; With serious heart and lung diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from baseline seizures frequency 1 | 12 months | change from baseline seizures frequency at 12 months, seizure frequency is defined as the number of seizure attacks during 3 months before baseline or endpoint) |
| Change from baseline seizures frequency 2 | 24 months | change from baseline seizures frequency at 24 months, seizure frequency is defined as the number of seizure attacks during 3 months before baseline or endpoint) |
| Occurrence of refractory epilepsy | 24 months | occurrence of refractory epilepsy at 24 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life (QOL scales) | 2 year | Quality of Life Scale, high scores mean a better outcome |
Countries
China