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NCT06634901 | NOT YET RECRUITING | Epilepsy

Health Literacy Project
Sponsor:

Duke University

Brief Summary:

Evaluating changes in knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) related to epilepsy and its treatment as a result of an educational intervention among adolescents with epilepsy to determine if improved KAP about epilepsy results in improved medication adherence and less perceived stigma.

Condition or disease

Epilepsy

Intervention/treatment

Health Literacy Educational Session- Comparator

Health Literacy Educational Session

Phase

NA

Detailed Description:

This proof-of-concept study aims to evaluate the impact of a targeted health literacy intervention on knowledge and attitudes about epilepsy and its treatment, and reported medication adherence and stigma among adolescents with epilepsy in Uganda. Research Questions: 1. What is the impact of a culturally relevant information session on the knowledge of epilepsy and its treatment among adolescents with epilepsy in Uganda? 2. What is the impact of such an educational session on reported medication adherence and reported stigma among this group? The investigators hypothesize that a culturally relevant educational intervention will significantly improve knowledge about epilepsy and its treatment, increase medication adherence, and reduce stigma among adolescents with epilepsy in Uganda. This hypothesis is based on the premise that tailored health literacy interventions can address specific misconceptions and barriers to care, thereby improving health outcomes for PWE (persons with epilepsy) in contexts burdened by significant treatment gaps and cultural stigmatization.

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 60 participants
Masking : NONE
Primary Purpose : SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Official Title : The Impact of Health Literacy Education on Knowledge, Treatment Adherence and Stigma Among Adolescents With Epilepsy
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-06-02
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-09-04
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2025-12-31

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 12 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • * Adolescents with a diagnosis of epilepsy attending a clinic at one of the study sites.
  • * Ages 12-18 years
  • * Ability and willingness to provide informed assent and guardian consent to participate in the study.
  • * English, Runyankole or Luganda language proficiency.
Exclusion Criteria
  • * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or assent to participate in the study.
  • * Developmental/cognitive challenges that hinder participation in the intervention or completion of surveys.
Health Literacy Project

Location Details

NCT06634901

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Locations

Not yet recruiting

Uganda,

Mayanja Memorial Hospital

Robbery, Uganda,

Not yet recruiting

Uganda,

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Robbery, Uganda,