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Clinical Validation Study of the Simplified Seizure Classification Algorithm
In Brief
An observational study evaluating EpiPick simplified seizure classification algorithm for Epilepsy. Completed, enrolled 240 participants across 5 sites in 4 countries.
Detailed Summary
An algorithm has been developed for simplified classification of epileptic seizures, in order to optimize choice of antiepileptic drugs. The objective of this study was to clinically validate the algorithm.
Study Details
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EpiPick simplified seizure classification algorithm input: Grey matter brain lesion Exclusively nocturnal seizures First seizure at age \> 20 years Lip smacking or chewing during seizures Staring with impaired awareness, lasting less than 20s without postictal confusion Sudden irregular jerks, in isolation or brief series, if none of the following applies: Are the jerks consistently in the same limb? When resting in bed when falling asleep? Bilateral tonic-clonic seizures within 1h of awakening or immediately preceded by irregular jerks Any of the following is present: Skin turning pale pre-ictally; Loss of consciousness immediately after urination or defecation; Sudden slump with loss of awareness, lasting less than 10 seconds; Seizure lasting longer than 10 minutes, with eyes closed throughout the seizure; Severe pre-ictal headache; Episodes consisting of falls that occur always after change in posture to the upright position, or coughing or feeling pain.