Clinical Trial

Predisposing Factors for Post-stroke Epilepsy

Study acronym: PRESTEP
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Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about epilepsy after a stroke (post-stroke epilepsy). The main questions it aims to answer are: * What make some patients develop epilepsy after a stroke? * Does sleep have an impact on the development of post-stroke epilepsy? Participants will undergo: * Electroencephalography (EEG) * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) * Polysomnography (only patients) Blood tests will also be taken. The patient group will be compared to the healthy controls. Researchers will also look into medical records of stroke patients hospitalized at St. Olavs hospital and collect relevant information.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2023-05-09; most recent amendment 2026-07-06.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05864547
Lead Sponsor Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborators: St. Olavs Hospital
Conditions Post Stroke Epilepsy, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizures
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2023-05-08
Primary Completion 2030-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2030-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-07