Seizure Prevention in Traumatic Brain Injury With Levetiracetam and Lacosamide
Seizure Prevention in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Levetiracetam and Lacosamide
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
600 participants
Apr 18, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of early post-traumatic seizures. The study will also assess the benefit of lacosamide compared to levetiracetam in regards to agitation and behavioral adverse effects in patients with traumatic brain injury requiring seizure prophylaxis.
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Interventions
levetiracetam 1000 mg intravenously or by mouth twice daily for a total of 7 days
lacosamide 200 mg intravenously or by mouth twice daily for a total of 7 days
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NCT06866691