Pediatric Epilepsy Study

NCT ID: NCT00050947

Last Updated: 2011-11-23

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

94 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-07-31

Study Completion Date

2004-02-29

Brief Summary

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This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients 1 month to 3 years of age.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Epilepsy

Keywords

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partial seizures

Study Design

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Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Interventions

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oxcarbazepine

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Have a diagnosis of partial seizures
* Have 2-30 seizures per week while on a stable dose of one anti-epileptic drug or be a patient recently diagnosed with partial seizures and currently receiving no seizure medication
* Be willing to be hospitalized for up to 5 days
* Weigh a minimum of 6.6 lbs
* Have had a previous CAT scan/MRI confirming the absence of space occupying lesions or progressive neurological disease
* Have normal laboratory results

Exclusion Criteria

* Seizures caused by metabolic disturbance, toxic exposure, or active infection
* A primary diagnosis of generalized epilepsy (exception - secondarily generalized seizures)
* A history of status epilepticus within 30 days
* Seizures not related to epilepsy
* This study has some AED restrictions
* Serum sodium levels \<135 mEq/L
* Significant heart, breathing, kidney, stomach, liver, blood, or cancer disorder requiring treatment/therapy
* A history of chronic infection (e.g., hepatitis or HIV)
* Significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities
* A nursing mother taking anti-convulsant drugs
* A history of substance abuse (including alcohol)
* Previously demonstrated sensitivity/allergic reaction to Trileptal or related compounds
* Used experimental medication within 30 days of entering this study
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Month

Maximum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Locations

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Madera, California, United States

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Orange, California, United States

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Tampa, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Duluth, Minnesota, United States

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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Chesterfields, Missouri, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Akron, Ohio, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Spartenberg, South Carolina, United States

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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Brigadeiro Hospital

Sao Paulo - SP, , Brazil

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Jena, , Germany

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Kehl-Kork, , Germany

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Kiel, , Germany

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Novartis

Mexico City, , Mexico

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Countries

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United States Brazil Germany Mexico

Other Identifiers

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CTRI476E2339

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id