Prevalence and Pattern of Headache in Pediatric Epilepsy

NCT06868251 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: headache in pediatric epilipsy
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Headache Disorders; Epilepsy

Keywords

epilepsy; headache; pediatric epilepsy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• headache prevelance

  To estimate the prevalence and characters of headache in pediatric epileptic patients

  1 month

Study Arms (1)

pediatric epilepsy patients with headache

This group consists of children aged 5-18 years with diagnosed epilepsy who are mentally normal and can describe their symptoms. The study aims to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of headache in these patients. Participants will undergo a comprehensive evaluation including medical history, physical and neurological examinations, and investigations such as EEG and neuroimaging. The research will assess various aspects of headache in relation to epilepsy, including onset, location, intensity, duration, and relationship to seizures, to better understand the comorbidity between headache and epilepsy in pediatric patients.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

pediatric epilepsy patients (5:18 years of age) who are mentally normal and can describe their symptoms and have epilepsy

You may qualify if:

• \- pediatric epilepsy patients (5:18 years of age) who are mentally normal and can describe their symptoms.
• / Acceptance to participate in this study.

You may not qualify if:

• \- / Children who can't express their symptoms properly because of mental retardation, psychiatric illness or verbal disability.
• / Children or Parents who refused to participate in this study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Headache Disorders; Epilepsy; Headache

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Month
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: resident at the pediatrics department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 7, 2025
• First Posted: March 10, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share