Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
194 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2008-07-31
2010-11-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The program was developed by a team of researchers and physicians who treat patients with epilepsy. The program offers information on three major topics: 1) medication taking, 2) stress and 3) sleep management as it relates to epilepsy. It includes quizzes, fact sheets, and links to other authoritative websites on epilepsy.
Before beginning the study, each participant completed a brief survey about medications, stress, and sleep. Then participants worked through the WebEase program. WebEase consists of three modules: medication, stress, and sleep. Each module lasts 2 weeks, and includes an interactive session geared specifically to each person's needs. During the study, each participant kept a diary of medications, stress, sleep, and seizures, which allowed them to see changes over time. After completing the WebEase program, participants completed two more brief surveys about six weeks apart. About half of the participants were asked to complete two surveys about 6 weeks apart before beginning the WebEase program. These individuals completed one survey after the end of the program.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Treatment
The Treatment Group received the WebEase Intervention immediately after completing the Baseline Assessment.
WebEase
Computer-based epilepsy self-management program
The Treatment Group received the WebEase Intervention immediately after completing the Baseline Assessment
Control
Control Group also received the WebEase Intervention. However, Control Group participants began the Intervention 6 weeks after completing the Baseline Assessment.
WebEase
Control Group also received the WebEase Intervention. However, Control Group participants began the Intervention 6 weeks after completing the Baseline Assessment.
Interventions
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WebEase
Computer-based epilepsy self-management program
The Treatment Group received the WebEase Intervention immediately after completing the Baseline Assessment
WebEase
Control Group also received the WebEase Intervention. However, Control Group participants began the Intervention 6 weeks after completing the Baseline Assessment.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Understand and speak English
* Have been diagnosed with epilepsy
* Have been on an antiepileptic medication (AED) for at least 3 months
* Have access to the internet
* Be willing to participate
* Have not participated in WebEase in the past
Exclusion Criteria
* Unable to understand and speak English
* Have NOT been diagnosed with epilepsy
* Have NOT been on an AED for at least 3 months
* Not willing to participate
* Have participated in WebEase in the past
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FED
Emory University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Colleen K Diiorio, PhD
Professor Emerita
Principal Investigators
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Colleen DiIorio, PhD, RN
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Locations
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Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Countries
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References
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Walker ER, Bamps Y, Burdett A, Rothkopf J, Diiorio C. Social support for self-management behaviors among people with epilepsy: a content analysis of the WebEase program. Epilepsy Behav. 2012 Mar;23(3):285-90. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.01.006. Epub 2012 Feb 23.
DiIorio C, Bamps Y, Walker ER, Escoffery C. Results of a research study evaluating WebEase, an online epilepsy self-management program. Epilepsy Behav. 2011 Nov;22(3):469-74. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.07.030. Epub 2011 Sep 1.
Other Identifiers
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5 U48 DP00004304
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
IRB00006628
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id