Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Valproate in Pediatric Status Epilepticus and Acute Repetitive Seizures

December 30, 2010 updated by: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous valproate in pediatric status epilepticus and acute repetitive seizures as part of seizure treatment protocol in pediatric ER

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Hadera, Israel, 38100
        • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 months to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric inpatients and emergency patients

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Child with clinical presentation of status epilepticus

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All others

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Pediatric status epilepticus
Drug: Valproate
Intravenous valproate application to pediatric patients suffering from status epilepticus and acute repetitive seizures

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Safety of intravenous valproate in pediatric status epilepticus
Time Frame: One week
One week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Efficacy of intravenous valproate in pediatric status epilepticus
Time Frame: One week
One week

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

July 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 30, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 30, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

December 31, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 31, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 30, 2010

Last Verified

December 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0098-10-HYMC

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