Epilepsy study: PEERS Program
Official title Bridging the Gap: Educating Patients on Social Determinants of Health to Improve Epilepsy Surgery Access and Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07509190
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out what stops people with epilepsy from getting surgery and to see if teaching about social factors can help.
- Who it's for
- Adults 18 years or older who have epilepsy and are being evaluated for surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will fill out surveys and may join focus groups. Those in the education group will also receive materials about social determinants of health in addition to usual care.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts from the start of the hospital stay through 12 months after surgery, with surveys at admission, discharge, and 12 months post‑surgery if surgery is performed.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Completion of epilepsy surgical evaluation at Cleveland Clinic
- Recommendation for resective/ablation surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- At least 18 years old
- At least 18 years old
You likely can't join if
- Previous epilepsy surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- Unable to fluently read English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of surveys
- Unable to fluently read English
- Is not fluent in English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of or ability to participate in the focus group
See the full eligibility criteria
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Completion of epilepsy surgical evaluation at Cleveland Clinic
- Recommendation for resective/ablation surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- At least 18 years old
- At least 18 years old
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Evaluated for epilepsy surgery
- English proficiency enough to complete survey
- Healthcare professional in the US who is involved in the clinical care or treatment of individuals with epilepsy
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Previously completed epilepsy workup at Cleveland Clinic
- At least 18 years old
- Has Basic Interpersonal Fluency Skills in English (based on phone interview)
- Has no evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with participation in the focus group
- Clinicians that are members of Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center and provide care to patients with epilepsy
- Epilepsy diagnosis
- Previously completed epilepsy workup
- At least 18 years old
- Has Basic Interpersonal Fluency Skills in English (based on phone interview)
- Clinician that provides care to patients with epilepsy outside of Cleveland Clinic
- At least 18 years old
- Fluent in English
- Being evaluated for epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Previous epilepsy surgery or implantation of neurostimulation device
- Unable to fluently read English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of surveys
- Unable to fluently read English
- Is not fluent in English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of or ability to participate in the focus group
- Has had prior epilepsy surgery
- Clinicians involved in the development of the study design
- Is not fluent in English
- Has evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of or ability to participate in the focus group
- Has had prior epilepsy surgery
- Is not fluent in English
- Evidence of dementia or intellectual disability that would interfere with patient's understanding of intervention
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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