Cognitive Enhancement Intervention for Creating a Healthy L.I.F.E (Lifestyle Interventions for Epilepsy)
Epilepsy
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Epilepsy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Potential patients will be identified if they have been, or are scheduled to be seen, either in-person or virtually for a clinical visit within the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center Adults, aged 18-60 years old, with diagnosed epilepsy Objective cognitive deficits as determined by a cognitive screening measure (Brief Assessment of Cognitive Health [BACH]) Able to independently provide informed consent Fluent in English Reading abilities at or above 8th grade level as determined by the Wide Range Achievement Test- 4th Edition (WRAT-4), Reading subtest Internet access and the ability to participate in online video streaming No history of epilepsy surgery Willing and able to participate in cognitive intervention Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a history of non-epileptic or psychogenic seizures Any patient that has engaged in any form of cognitive rehabilitation/intervention within the last 6 months Patients currently enrolled in another interventional study for epilepsy at the time of enrollment Anticipated or scheduled epilepsy surgery within 6 months Pending litigation related to the cause of epilepsy or current application for long term disability Undergoing intensive medical treatment for serious or life-threatening illness (e.g., chemotherapy, etc.) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would impact study participation Serious psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with participation, such as schizophrenia, active psychosis, active mania, and current suicidal ideation Currently pregnant or less than 6 weeks postpartum Significant hearing and/or vision loss that, in the opinion of the investigator would preclude them from participating in remote cognitive testing and engaging in the cognitive intervention Participants who require an LAR or lack capacity to consent for themselves
Sites / Locations
- Cleveland ClinicRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Cognitive Intervention
Control
Participants in this group will receive weekly, live, virtual group sessions for 12 weeks
Participants in this group will NOT receive the group sessions