Epilepsy
Conditions
Interventions
Electrocardiography
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Seizure detection
Tonic seizures
Video analysis
Sponsors
Epilepsiecentrum Kempenhaeghe
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for this study: - Currently residing at Providentia (long stay facilities of Kempenhaeghe) - Over 18 years of age - Nightly tonic and/or tonic-clonic seizures - Minimal seizure frequency: 1/week - Informed consent form signed by legal representatives
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects meeting one or more of the following criteria cannot be selected: - History of heart failure, significant heart disease or, obstructive sleep apnea - Drugs or pacemakers that significantly influence heart rate (for example beta-blockers) - Inability to comply with the test procedure - Inability to tolerate the used electrodes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameter is the added value of electromyography analysis to the analysis of heartrate and accelerometry. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters are analysis of heartrate and accelerometry, comparison to the Emfit bed sensor and quality of life. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed