Obstetrical & Neurological Outcomes in Individuals With Epilepsy During Pregnancy
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Epilepsy
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Frequency of adherence to the 2015 Ontario Task Force management of epilepsy in pregnancy
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the pregnancy, delivery, neonatal, and epilepsy outcomes in individuals with epilepsy undergoing pregnancy at the Maternal and Infant Health Programs at the University Health Network - Sinai Health and followed for epilepsy at the Toronto Western Hospital Epilepsy Clinic. In particular, we are interested in the association between following recommended epilepsy management guidelines for pregnant individuals with epilepsy and those aforementioned outcomes.
Investigators
Esther Bui
Assistant Professor, MD FRCPC
University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •WWE seen at the Toronto Western Hospital Epilepsy Clinic since June 1st
- •Pregnant at any point between June 1st 2022 and June 1st 2024 (period of enrolment).
- •Diagnosed with epilepsy as per the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) 2014 definition of epilepsy.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Frequency of adherence to the 2015 Ontario Task Force management of epilepsy in pregnancy
Time Frame: 2 years
Describe the frequency of adherence to the 2015 Ontario Task Force management of epilepsy in pregnancy (i.e., AED regimen of WWE, frequency of polytherapy, adherence to serum monitoring of lamotrigine, and folic acid supplementation) and its association with year of pregnancy and type of healthcare provider.
Secondary Outcomes
- Clinical (neurological, obstetrical, neonatal) outcomes during pregnancy(1 year)