Human Epilepsy Project 3: Newly Diagnosed Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy
- Study HIC#:2000027419
- Last Updated:05/06/2024
WHAT IS THE HEP3 STUDY?
The HEP3 Study is a research project to better understand what happens over time in people with generalized seizures that don’t respond to current treatment.
What do I need to do if I join the study?
- Keep track of your seizures and medications using the Seer App seizure or paper diary
- Answer questions about your medical history and your seizures
- Visit the study team up to 3 times up to a period of two years for health exams and blood tests.
- Complete surveys about your quality of life, mood, mental functioning, general health, and healthcare visits or tests.
- Participants receive compensation for each study visit.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
If you answer yes to the two questions below, you may be eligible to participate!
- Have you been recently diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, and have 1 (absence, myoclonus, or generalized tonic clonic convulsion) seizure in the 6 months prior to treatment?
- Have you instituted AED treatment (for seizures no more than 12 months ago?
Contact the Yale HEP Team
- Danny Debonis: Daniel.Debonis@yale.edu
- Dr. Maggie Gopaul: Margaret.Gopaul@yale.edu
- Dr. Hamada Altalib: hamada.hamid@yale.edu
- Age13 years and older
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Hamada Hamid Altalib
Help Us Discover!
You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Trial Purpose and Description
WHAT IS THE HEP3 STUDY?
The HEP3 Study is a research project to better understand what happens over time in people with focal seizures that don’t respond to current treatment.
What do I need to do if I join the study?
- Keep track of your seizures and medications using the Seer App seizure or paper diary
- Answer questions about your medical history and your seizures
- Visit the study team up to 3 times up to a period of two years for health exams and blood tests.
- Complete surveys about your quality of life, mood, mental functioning, general health, and healthcare visits or tests.
- Participants receive compensation for each study visit.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
If you answer yes to the two questions below, you may be eligible to participate!
- Have you been recently diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, and have 1 (absence, myoclonus, or generalized tonic clonic convulsion) seizure in the 6 months prior to treatment?
- Have you instituted AED treatment (for seizures no more than 12 months ago?
Contact the Yale HEP Team
- Danny Debonis: Daniel.Debonis@yale.edu
- Dr. Maggie Gopaul: Margaret.Gopaul@yale.edu
- Dr. Hamada Altalib: hamada.hamid@yale.edu
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Recently diagnosed with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, and have 1 (absence, myoclonus, or generalized tonic clonic convulsion) seizure in the 6 months prior to treatment
- Instituted AED treatment (for seizures no more than 12 months ago)
