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The Canadian Epilepsy Database and Registry

R S McLachlan1

  • 1London Health Sciences Centre, University of Western Ontario, Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
|November 25, 1998
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The Canadian Epilepsy Database and Registry (CEDAR) collects epilepsy patient data for research. This multicentre database aids in understanding epilepsy

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a complex condition influenced by medical, psychological, social, and demographic factors.
  • Studying these factors requires large-scale population data.
  • Existing clinical data is often fragmented, limiting comprehensive research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive, multicentre epilepsy database in Canada.
  • To facilitate research on the multifaceted impact of factors on epilepsy.
  • To provide a tool for clinical record-keeping and data visualization.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Canadian Epilepsy Database and Registry (CEDAR).
  • Data collection across 20 participating Canadian centres.

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  • Inclusion of over 8000 adult and pediatric epilepsy patient records.

    • Main Results:

    • CEDAR is a comprehensive, English-language, multicentre epilepsy database.
    • It contains data on over 8000 patients from 20 Canadian centres.
    • The database supports local clinical use and broad research access.

    Conclusions:

    • CEDAR provides a valuable resource for epilepsy research in Canada.
    • The database enables the study of diverse factors affecting epilepsy patients.
    • Data accessibility is ensured for researchers, industry, and government agencies.