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RECRUITINGOBSERVATIONAL

Transition From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care

Transition to Adult Care in Epilepsy

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About This Trial

The goal of this observational study is to assess the preparation of the caregiver and the patient for the transition, by comparing the results of the Transition Readiness Assessment (TRAQ) questionnaire at the time of the last pediatric neuropsychiatric visit, which is then repeated at the first adult epilepsy neurology visit. The assessments will be conducted at the last evaluation at the pediatric epilepsy service and repeated at the first visit to the adult epilepsy service.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

\*\*Who May Qualify:\*\* - Patients aged 17 or 18 years. - Diagnosed with focal or generalized epilepsy, regardless of etiology and neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, or internal comorbidities. - Those for whom continued epileptology follow-up is required according to standard care guidelines. \*\*Who Should NOT Join This Trial:\*\* - Patients undergoing EEG only for the detection of EEG abnormalities without a diagnosis of epilepsy. - Patients for whom the last neuropsychiatric evaluation does not recommend continued epileptology follow-up (patients considered "cured" from epilepsy according to ILAE guidelines). Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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\*\*Inclusion Criteria:\*\* * Patients aged 17 or 18 years. * Diagnosed with focal or generalized epilepsy, regardless of etiology and neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, or internal comorbidities. * Those for whom continued epileptology follow-up is required according to standard care guidelines. \*\*Exclusion Criteria:\*\* * Patients undergoing EEG only for the detection of EEG abnormalities without a diagnosis of epilepsy. * Patients for whom the last neuropsychiatric evaluation does not recommend continued epileptology follow-up (patients considered "cured" from epilepsy according to ILAE guidelines).

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

transition pathway to adult care services for epilepsy patients.

This proposal aims to create a coordinated and shared transition pathway between pediatric and adult epilepsy services, addressing the needs of patients with chronic conditions. The primary objective is to assess the readiness of both patients and their caregivers for the transition, by comparing the Transition Readiness Assessment (TRAQ) questionnaire results between the last pediatric neuropsychiatric visit and the first adult neurology visit. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in emotional-behavioral issues and quality of life, using the CBCL, YSR, and PedsQoL questionnaires. Assessments will be conducted at both pediatric and adult epilepsy services. The ultimate goal of the transition protocol is to improve care and outcomes for adolescents and young adults during the transition, focusing on emotional-behavioral and psychosocial aspects, and to develop a best-practice model that could influence future guidelines.

Locations (1)

Child Neuropsichiatry
Pavia, Italy