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Putting Electroencephalography (EEG) in the Emergency Department

NCT01355211 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 261

Last updated 2012-03-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The aim of the proposed research is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of a portable wireless electroencephalography (EEG) device (Biosignal Micro-EEG) to standard EEG in identifying abnormal EEG patterns (mainly non-convulsive seizure and non-convulsive status epilepticus) in emergency department (ED) patients with altered mental status. Comparing the the accuracy of EEG recordings and interpretations of Micro-EEG to those of standard EEG will allow the investigators to assess the utility of this novel device in the ED patients with altered mental status. The unique qualities of Micro-EEG device could potentially facilitate easier access to EEG test in all ED patients.

This study will also provide valid information regarding the prevalence of non-convulsive seizure in ED patients with altered mental status.The gold standard for diagnosing non-convulsive seizure would be standard EEG.

All study participants will undergo electroencephalography using the two devices (standard EEG and micro-EEG) and a combination of standard electrodes and Electro-Cap in a randomized order: 1. Standard EEG with standard EEG electrodes, 2. Micro-EEG with standard EEG electrodes, and 3. Micro-EEG with Electro-Cap electrodes.

Conditions

  • Altered Mental Status
  • Generalized Nonconvulsive Seizure Disorder
  • Status-epilepticus

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

    collaborator NIH

  • State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kings County Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine

    collaborator OTHER

  • Bio-Signal Group Corp.

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Shahriar Zehtabchi, MD · Recruiting

Eligibility

Min Age
13 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-04-30
Primary Completion
2012-02-29
Completion
2012-02-29

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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