Bone Mineral Density in Pediatric Epilepsy

N/ACompletedNCT00204815

University of Wisconsin, Madison98 enrolled

Overview

What are the effects of the currently used AEDs on bone mineralization in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 to 18? This is a pilot observational study using DEXA scans to measure bone mineral density in 100 patients The primary objective is to collect preliminary data on bone mineral density, body weight, dietary calcium intake, and activity level.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Epilepsy

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of generalized or partial seizures with or without generalization or a diagnosis of generalized seizures as defined in the International League Against Epilepsy Exclusion Criteria: * steroid use * chronic disease other than epilepsy

Locations (1)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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