Seizure, Alcohol Related Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Pilot Study Examining the Efficacy of Keppra in Acute Alcohol Related Seizure Control in the Emergency Department Setting
| NCT number | NCT00627133 |
| Other study ID # | K17644 |
| Secondary ID | |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| First received | |
| Last updated | |
| Start date | February 2008 |
| Verified date | February 2008 |
| Source | Medical University of South Carolina |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | |
| Study type | Interventional |
Pilot study to evaluate efficacy of Keppra (levetiracetam) for seizure control in patients with alcohol related seizures.
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Enrollment | 0 |
| Est. completion date | |
| Est. primary completion date | February 2008 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | All |
| Age group | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - No trauma - Not pregnant - No other cause for seizure (hypoglycemia, CNS causes, trauma) - Good family support - Working telephone contact Exclusion Criteria: - Pregnancy - Renal failure (creatine > 2mg/dl - Fever or illness - Hypotension - Any trauma |
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | South Carolina |
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina | UCB Pharma |
United States,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Decreased seizures | 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks |