Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbid Headache in Pediatric Epilepsy Patients Attending Assiut University Children Hospital.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 60
- 主要终点
- headache prevelance
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to determine the prevalence and characteristics of headaches in children with epilepsy, aged 5-18 years. Approximately 60 children will participate at Assiut University Children's Hospital. The research will involve medical history collection, physical and neurological exams, EEG review, and blood tests. The study seeks to improve understanding of the relationship between epilepsy and headaches in children, potentially leading to better treatment strategies. Participation is voluntary, and the risks are minimal.
详细描述
The primary aim of this observational cross-sectional study is to estimate the prevalence and characterize headaches in pediatric epilepsy patients. Secondary objectives include identifying potential risk factors and triggers associated with headaches in this population and assessing their impact on quality of life.
Participant Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Children aged 5-18 years with epilepsy
Mentally normal and able to describe symptoms
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 5 Years 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •pediatric epilepsy patients (5:18 years of age) who are mentally normal and can describe their symptoms.
- •2/ Acceptance to participate in this study.
排除标准
- •/ Children who can't express their symptoms properly because of mental retardation, psychiatric illness or verbal disability.
- •2/ Children or Parents who refused to participate in this study.
结局指标
主要结局
headache prevelance
时间窗: 1 month
To estimate the prevalence and characters of headache in pediatric epileptic patients
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Somia Rasheed Abdelrasoul
resident at the pediatrics department
Assiut University