Healthy Aging Program for Epilepsy (HAP-E Trial)

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test an educational program about dementia in older adults living with epilepsy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can providing education on healthy aging, chronic disease management, dementia, and modifiable lifestyle dementia risk factors improve dementia knowledge and health literacy among older adults with epilepsy? 2. Can aging related education and resources improve quality of life among older adults with epilepsy? Participants will: * Complete a 12-week group educational program. * Complete pre- and post-program evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults with epilepsy who can understand English. They should have been diagnosed by a neurologist, epileptologist, or primary care physician. People already diagnosed with dementia cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with epilepsy by a specialist.

Treatment Details

The study is testing an educational program designed to teach participants about healthy aging and managing chronic diseases, focusing on dementia and lifestyle factors that could affect their quality of life.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: HAP-E Epilepsy ParticipantsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention