RecruitingPhase 2NCT07130786

Prophylactic Anti-Seizure Medication vs No Anti-Seizure Medication for Patients With Primary Motor Cortex Brain Metastases

A Phase II Randomized Open-Label Trial of Levetiracetam for Prevention of Seizures in Patients With Brain Metastases in Primary Motor Cortex


Sponsor

Ayal A. Aizer, MD

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Dec 23, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized trial for patients with brain metastases in the primary motor cortex who have not had seizures to receive either the prophylactic anti-seizure medication levetiracetam (also known by its trade name Keppra) or proceed with standard of care management, which does not currently include prophylactic levetiracetam. Patients who enroll to this trial will be randomized to receive prophylactic levetiracetam or not receive prophylactic levetiracetam.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether giving a seizure prevention medication (levetiracetam) to patients who have brain metastases (cancer that has spread to the brain) located in the motor cortex (the part of the brain that controls movement) can reduce their risk of having a seizure. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with a solid cancer that has spread to the brain, with at least one tumor located in the primary motor cortex (0.5 cm or larger) - You have never had a seizure before - Your overall health is adequate (Karnofsky score of 60 or higher) - Your estimated survival is at least 3–6 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had seizures in the past - You are allergic to levetiracetam - You are already taking a seizure medication for another reason at a significant dose - You have a condition that prevents you from giving informed consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGLevetiracetam (Keppra)

Patients will be randomized to receive levetiracetam/ASM or to receive no ASM therapy


Locations(1)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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