Challenges in Medication Coverage in Pediatric Epilepsy
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 17-003223
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-003223
About this study
The purpose of this study is to (1) determine how often children with epilepsy have delays in obtaining prescribed anti-seizure medications due to cost and prior authorization process (2) determine whether delays in obtaining medications, if present, affect seizure control and (3) determine whether delays in obtaining medications lead to seizure-related complications or hospitalizations.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 0-21 years, inclusive
- Childhood onset epilepsy
- Treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester for epilepsy by one of the pediatric epileptologists
- Willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- No epilepsy diagnosis
- Unable to complete written questionnaires
- Unwilling to complete questionnaire
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Elaine Wirrell, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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