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Bone Mineral Density in Pediatric Epilepsy

Completed
Conditions
Epilepsy
Registration Number
NCT00204815
Lead Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Brief Summary

What are the effects of the currently used AEDs on bone mineralization in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 to 18? This is a pilot observational study using DEXA scans to measure bone mineral density in 100 patients The primary objective is to collect preliminary data on bone mineral density, body weight, dietary calcium intake, and activity level.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
98
Inclusion Criteria
  • diagnosis of generalized or partial seizures with or without generalization or a diagnosis of generalized seizures as defined in the International League Against Epilepsy
Exclusion Criteria
  • steroid use
  • chronic disease other than epilepsy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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