Help us make a difference to the lives of people living with epilepsy
We are currently recruiting volunteers to become part of the AEP Control Group - a critical component of any research study as it allows us to establish an independent variable in our data.
What's involved?
Control group volunteers undergo the same tests as participants who have epilepsy with the exception of a genetics test and follow-up.
Check your eligibility
You can easily check your eligibility to join the AEP below. We will ask you a short series of questions to determine whether this study is right for you.
Online neuropsychology assessment - 120 minutes
During this time you will complete tasks that evaluate your thinking skills including your attention, memory and problem solving.
MRI scan - 90 minutes
During this time you will be asked to respond to visual stimuli including recognising rhyming words and patterns, watch snippets of movies and complete memory tasks.
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How does my contribution help the AEP?
Fast-tracks research and a pathway to seizure management for epilepsy patients
Improves our reporting to referring clinicians
Improves our AI capability for a predictive outcome to better diagnose and treat epilepsy
Ready to join the AEP?
Download the AEP volunteer brochure
The volunteer brochure provides more detail about the AEP study.
FAQs
Here's some Frequently Asked Questions about The Australian Epilepsy Project.
Please complete the questionnaire here to check if you are eligible to join the AEP.
No, there are no out-of-pocket expenses to participate in the AEP.
Yes, our Clinical Trials team will work with you to find a suitable time for your AEP testing.
Yes, you can postpone or cancel your participation at any stage.
Unfortunately, you need to live in Australia to participate in the AEP. You can continue to support the Project by following us on our socials as well as recommending the AEP to people living with seizures or volunteers that would be willing to join the control cohort.