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Sensory Perception in Children With Epilepsy

NCT06818357 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2025-02-11

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Summary

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by abnormal neuronal activity, affecting approximately 0.5-1% of children worldwide. It has significant social, psychological, and physical consequences, leading to impairments in cognitive, motor, and behavioral functions. Sensory processing disorders (SPDs) further contribute to these challenges, affecting children's ability to regulate and interpret sensory information, which impacts learning, daily functioning, and emotional regulation.

SPDs are categorized into sensory modulation disorder, sensory-based motor disorder, and sensory discrimination disorder. Dunn's sensory processing model identifies four sensory profiles: low registration, sensory seeking, sensory sensitivity, and sensory avoidance. Sensory modulation disorders, including sensory over-responsivity, under-responsivity, and seeking behaviors, can contribute to behavioral and functional difficulties in children with epilepsy.

Existing studies on sensory processing in children with epilepsy are limited by small sample sizes and non-comprehensive assessments. This study aims to investigate sensory profiles and perception in a larger sample to enhance early detection and intervention strategies.

Objectives:

Evaluate sensory perception in children with epilepsy. Examine sensory profiles within this population. The study will include children aged 2-17 years meeting specific criteria. Data collection will involve demographic and epilepsy-related information (seizure onset, frequency, medication, comorbidities). A neurology specialist will assess cerebellar pathology. Sensory processing will be evaluated using the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM), a validated tool assessing sensory processing, balance, body awareness, ideation, and social participation.

Based on prior studies, the required sample size is 34 participants. Statistical analyses will be performed using IBM SPSS v.26.0 and R v4.3.0. Normality will be assessed through graphical and statistical tests. Independent samples t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, chi-square tests, and correlation analyses will be applied where appropriate. The significance level is set at p\<0.05.

This study will contribute to the understanding of sensory perception in children with epilepsy, addressing gaps in the literature and supporting clinical interventions to improve their daily functioning and well-being.

Conditions

  • Epilepsy
  • Sensory Disorders
  • Perception Disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Seda AYAZ TAS, PhD · Abant Izzet Baysal University

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-01
Primary Completion
2025-03-01
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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