Clinical Trial: Efficacy of Keppra in Acute Alcohol Related Seizure Control--A Pilot Study

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Pilot Study Examining the Efficacy of Keppra in Acute Alcohol Related Seizure Control in the Emergency Department Setting

Brief Summary: Pilot study to evaluate efficacy of Keppra (levetiracetam) for seizure control in patients with alcohol related seizures.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Current Primary Outcome: Decreased seizures [ Time Frame: 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Medical University of South Carolina

Dates:
Date Received: February 20, 2008
Date Started: February 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 23, 2008
Last Verified: February 2008