Exercise in Epilepsy Study
Help uncover the effects of exercise on memory and the brain. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
diagnosed with epilepsy
18-55 years old
Compensation up to $970
Conducted in birmingham, AL
Study Background
Exercise has been shown to improve overall health in many people, including those with epilepsy. However, exercise effects on memory in people with epilepsy are unclear. The goals of this study are to determine in adults with generalized epilepsy:
- if 6 weeks of exercise training improves memory;
- what changes in the brain may be responsible for improvements;
- if the benefits and brain changes last for 6 weeks after completing the exercise training
Participants will perform supervised exercise training for 6 weeks, three times per week, at the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine exercise facility.
Your participation will help uncover the effects of exercise on memory and the brain in people with epilepsy. Join our compensated study today!
This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04959019).
Study Background
Exercise has been shown to improve overall health in many people, including those with epilepsy. However, exercise effects on memory in people with epilepsy are unclear. The goals of this study are to determine in adults with generalized epilepsy:
- if 6 weeks of exercise training improves memory;
- what changes in the brain may be responsible for improvements;
- if the benefits and brain changes last for 6 weeks after completing the exercise training
Participants will perform supervised exercise training for 6 weeks, three times per week, at the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine exercise facility.
Your participation will help uncover the effects of exercise on memory and the brain in people with epilepsy. Join our compensated study today!
This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04959019).
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Diagnosed with epilepsy
- 18-55 years old
- Able to participate in Combined Endurance and Resistance Training
Once enrolled, this study involves 3-4 study visits that include:
- a physical exam by an epilepsy specialist (Visit 1 screening only)
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain (not for clinical use)
- assessment of memory and other cognitive abilities
- assessment of daily physical activities
- recording of brain signals using electroencephalography (EEG)
- exercise tests, including strength tests
Study visits can be split into 2-3 session days for flexible scheduling, and some assessments may be performed over the phone.
Participants will also complete 18 sessions of supervised exercise training for 6 weeks (3 sessions/week) at our exercise facility.
Transportation may be available if needed if you are located within 60 miles from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
