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New treatment option for Convulsive Status EPILEPTICUS
Official title Prehospital Early Administration of Ketamine for Status Epilepticus in Epileptic Kids (PEAK-SEEK)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07095842
What this study is testing
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is an investigational medicine, given as an injection into a muscle, being studied as a potential treatment for convulsive status epilepticus.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pragmatic, decentralized, pre-consented, event-driven, randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy of add-on ketamine to second-dose midazolam for prehospital treatment of epileptic children with convulsive status epilepticus.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 16
You may be able to join if
- Age from 2 to 16 years.
- Established diagnosis of epilepsy of at least 1 year duration.
- History of at least 1 episode of convulsive status epilepticus in the preceding 12 months.
You likely can't join if
- Failure to obtain informed consent.
- Known allergies or contraindications to ketamine.
- Known contraindications to intramuscular injection.
- Presence of another family member included in the same trial.
- Having subsequent events (only the index event will be included).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sohag, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 16 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sohag, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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