Researchers from Maynooth University are inviting adults in Ireland with epilepsy to take part in a new study exploring the timing and storage of daily anti-seizure medication (ASMs). The study, called TimeAlign, is investigating whether the time of day and the regularity that people with epilepsy take their medication affects their seizure control.
Our bodies naturally follow a 24-hour cycle - often called the “body clock” or circadian rhythms - that affects things like when we feel sleepy, hungry, or alert. For people with epilepsy, there’s some evidence that seizures may also follow this daily rhythm. That means there could be certain times of day when seizures are more likely to happen, and when seizure medications might work best.
This study will explore whether timing and consistency in taking daily epilepsy medication can help improve seizure control, by determining if ASM intake can be aligned with an individuals' circadian rhythm. This could potentially lead to better ways for people with epilepsy to manage their condition and get the most benefit from their medication.
To further investigate this research question, TimeAlign are seeking feedback from adults with epilepsy from Ireland - who are currently being treated with ASMs - to complete an anonymous survey. If you meet this criteria and would like to contribute to this important research, you can do so by completing their survey at the button below.
Thank you in advance for completing this survey and we look forward to hearing more about this research when it has completed.
In the meantime, should you need any information or support on your or your loved one’s journey with epilepsy, please get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details by visiting the ‘Our Local Services’ section on our website.
