Studying why some people develop epilepsy after a stroke
Studies what makes some stroke survivors develop epilepsy, including sleep and brain scans.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Predisposing Factors for Post-stroke Epilepsy
Key facts
- Where
- Trondheim, NorwaySee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 85 years old?
Source: NCT05864547, who can take part
Where in Norway
- St. Olavs Hospital Stroke UnitTrondheim, NorwayTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Trial code
- NCT05864547
- Record updated
- 7 July 2026
- Original description
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:Read full original descriptionShow less
Predisposing Factors for Post-stroke Epilepsy
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.
Inclusion: First time stroke patients with capacity to consent, admitted to the stroke unit at St. Olavs hospital; Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤ 2 before the stroke.
Exclusion: Previous stroke or brain surgery; Neurodegenerative diseases; Epilepsy before the stroke; Serious psychiatric disorders; Traumatic brain injuries; Brain tumors; Hydrocephalus; Aphasia; MRI incompatibility and claustrophobia.