EPI-SCOT is a new research study about epilepsy in children and young people.
The study is called EPI-SCOT. EPI-SCOT stands for Epilepsy, Precision Investigation, Stratified Care and Outcomes of Therapy.
The EPI-SCOT study aims to understand how knowing the cause of a young person's epilepsy might help us chose the most effective treatments and offer the best support.
We want to include all children and young people with epilepsy in Scotland in this study. Those who have been diagnosed with epilepsy on, or after 1st March 2025 are invited to participate.
The study is led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the University of Glasgow, but all healthboards across Scotland are participating.
You can also find out more about EPI-SCOT below from Hamish…
OUR STUDY AIMS
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HOW COMMON IS EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AND HOW OFTEN DO WE FIND A CAUSE?
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WHAT ADDITIONAL DIFFICULTIES DO CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY EXPERIENCE?
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WHAT TREATMENTS ARE BEING USED FOR EPILEPSY AND WHICH WORK BEST?
We are now recruiting children & young people in Scotland diagnosed with epilepsy on or after 1st March 2025
Dr Joe Symonds, EPI-SCOT Principle Investigator
Ms Isla Birnie, Research Manager
Professor Sameer Zuberi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Professor Liam Dorris, Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist