Plain-English translation of NCT04253379 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how epilepsy affects children's ability to think, use language, and understand social situations. This is a research study that compares children with epilepsy to children without epilepsy to see if there are differences in how they learn to read social cues, manage their thoughts, and use language. No new medications or experimental treatments will be given—this is purely a study to learn more.
Epilepsy can affect how a child's brain develops and learns. Some children with epilepsy struggle more with thinking skills, language, and understanding other people's feelings and intentions. Doctors want to understand these connections better so they can help children with epilepsy succeed in school and with friends.
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You will visit the research clinic once for an evaluation that lasts a few hours. The team will ask about your medical history and epilepsy, then give you several tests that check how well you think, understand social situations, and use language. These are not difficult tests—they're designed to see how your brain works. No blood draws or surgery are involved.
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France
CHU de Reims
Enrollment target
~96 participants
Started
February 2020
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Melanie Jennesson Lyver
CHU de Reims
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