A Neuro-cognitive and Psychosocial Intervention Module in People With Epilepsy
NCT Number: NCT06537986
Status: RECRUITING
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Phases: NA
Conditions: Drug Resistant Epilepsy
Interventions: BEHAVIORAL: Neurocognitive and psychosocial intervention module
Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Sex: ALL
Age: ADULT
Enrollment: 60
Study Design: Allocation: RANDOMIZED|Intervention Model: PARALLEL|Masking: DOUBLE (PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES_ASSESSOR)|Primary Purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Start Date: 2022-02-15
Completion Date: 2025-04-30
Locations: Post Graduate institute of medical education and research , Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012, India

Summary:
Patients with epilepsy, especially drug-resistant epilepsy, have a lot of cognitive \& psycho-social issues. There is little evidence pertaining to the efficacy of the various cognitive-behavioral interventions and cognitive retraining modules used in epilepsy patients in the Indian context. The real value of these interventions needs further consolidation in terms of its assessment and efficacy. The available literature is scanned and having limitations in terms of assessment tool used, sample size, and also lacks a broader spectrum of psychosocial interventions used. In view of the above limitations, we plan to specially develop \& test a Neuro-cognitive and psychosocial intervention module, based on the deficits found in these domains that will help DRE patients to improve their quality of life. This module will be covering not only the broader spectrum of assessment tools but also varieties of interventions. This module will help in planning the future needs of epileptic patients in terms of not only medication but also guide us in choosing the kind of interventions to be used with a particular patient or group of patients.

Primary Outcome Measures: Evaluation of improvement in quality of life after receiving an intervention module., Quality of life in epilepsy-31 scale was used to assess quality of life. The scores are usually transformed into a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating a better quality of life., 2 -3 years
Secondary Outcome Measures: Evaluation of depression in drug-resistant epilepsy patients after receiving an intervention module., The Beck Depression Inventory scale was used to assess depression. It is a widely used self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of depression in individuals.a total score of 0-13 indicates minimal depression, 14-19 suggests mild depression, 20-28 reflects moderate depression, and a score of 29-63 signifies severe depression., 2 -3 years|Evaluation of anxiety in drug-resistant epilepsy patients after receiving an intervention module., The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was used to assess anxiety. It is a clinician-administered questionnaire used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms. It consists of 14 items, each rated on a scale from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety., 2 -3 years|Evaluation of stigma in drug-resistant epilepsy patients after receiving an intervention module., The Stigma Scale of Epilepsy was used to assess stigma. It is a self-report instrument designed to measure perceived stigma among individuals with epilepsy. It is scored by summing the responses to each of its 24 items, which are typically rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The total score can range from 24 to 96, with higher scores indicating a greater perception of stigma., 2 -3 years|Evaluation of Disability in drug-resistant epilepsy patients after receiving an intervention module., The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule is a standardized instrument for assessing health and disability across various domains. It includes 36 items covering six domains: cognition, mobility, self-care, getting along, life activities, and participation. Each item is rated on a scale from 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (extreme difficulty), and the total score ranges from 36 to 180, with higher scores indicating greater disability., 2 -3 years|Evaluation of improvement in attention among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy after receiving an intervention module., The Trail Making Test (TMT) was used to measure attention. It is a neuropsychological assessment used to measure cognitive flexibility, processing speed, and executive function. It consists of two parts: Part A requires connecting numbered circles in ascending order, while Part B involves alternating between numbers and letters. The time taken to complete each part is recorded, with longer times indicating potential cognitive difficulties. The TMT is commonly used to evaluate cognitive impairments and track changes over time in various clinical and research setting, 2 -3 years|Evaluation of improvement in memory among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy after receiving an intervention module., Rey's Auditory Verbal Learning Test was used to assess memory. It is a cognitive assessment designed to evaluate verbal memory and learning abilities. It involves presenting a list of 15 words to the participant, who is asked to recall them immediately after each of five trials. Following these trials, the participant is asked to recall the words after a delay, assessing both short-term and long-term memory. The test also includes a recognition task to evaluate memory accuracy, 2 -3 years|Evaluation of improvement in executive functioning among patients with drug-resistant epilepsy after receiving an intervention module., The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test was used to assess executive function. It is a neuropsychological assessment used to evaluate cognitive flexibility, abstract thinking, and executive function. It involves sorting cards based on different categories (color, shape, and number), with the sorting rules changing unpredictably. Participants must adapt to the new sorting rule each time it changes without explicit feedback. Performance is measured by the number of correct responses, errors, and perseverative responses., 2 -3 years