eegCap Application in Paediatrics wiTh redUced GCS in REsus
- Conditions
- EncephalopathyStatus EpilepticusNon-epileptic SeizuresAltered Level of ConsciousnessEpilepsy
- Registration Number
- NCT05259891
- Lead Sponsor
- University College Cork
- Brief Summary
Children frequently present with altered or reduced consciousness levels to emergency departments. By using EEG monitoring, subclinical seizure activity may be detected, leading to earlier pharmacological intervention and improved outcomes. Post-ictal phases that may be interpreted as seizure activity may become less over-treated. A feasibility study will ascertain if EEG monitoring can be applied successfully in this cohort, within a specified time period, obtaining minimum artefact (defined as \< 25% artefact). EEG recordings will not be used to guide clinical management during this feasibility study.
- Detailed Description
See study protocol attached
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Children between 0 and 15 years and 11 months who present to Resuscitation Room, ED, CUH with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 11 or, a reduction in baseline GCS in the case of children with significant neurodisability at baseline
- Polytrauma
- Open head wounds
- Unstable airway or requirement for bag and mask ventilation, where cap application would affect clinical management
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The percentage of children who had EEG monitoring applied within twenty minutes and obtainment of an interpretable EEG recording with less than 25% artefact. Anticipated 12 month study period
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Cork University Hospital (CUH)
🇮🇪Cork, Munster, Ireland