A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Depakote Sprinkle Capsules in the Treatment of Partial Seizures in Children

NCT ID: NCT00067431

Last Updated: 2006-08-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of two concentration ranges of valproate using Depakote Sprinkle Capsules as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalization, in children 3-10 years.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Partial Seizure Disorder

Keywords

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Partial Seizures

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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Divalproex Sodium (Depakote® Sprinkle Capsules)

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Subject has diagnosis of partial seizures with/without secondary generalization, supported by:

* Observed ictal events consistent with partial seizures: With/ without secondary generalization; Documented by reliable observers
* 1 of following 2: EEG at some time in past demonstrating focal abnormalities consistent with partial seizures; OR, in absence of demonstrable EEG abnormality: MRI/CT scan evidence of a focal CNS lesion consistent with partial seizures
* On stable dose of 1 or 2 antiepileptic drug(s) (AED) other than valproate, for at least 1 month
* Not taking valproate or is currently receiving valproate resulting in a trough concentration of less than 40 mcg/mL
* History of at least 4 partial seizures/month in 2 months prior to screening
* Parent/caregiver is able to keep an accurate seizure diary

Exclusion Criteria

* History of any of following: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome; Primary generalized seizures; Infantile spasms; Mixed seizure disorders including atypical absence; Myoclonic or atonic seizures; Pseudoseizures or Epilepsia Partialis Continuans (EPC)
* Has had status epilepticus in the past 6 months
* Has significant history of any of following that would confound study results: Cardiac (including clinically important abnormality on ECG); Renal; Psychiatric (including psychosurgery); Oncologic; Endocrine; Metabolic; Pancreatic; Hepatic disease (including clinical/serological history of hepatitis); Urea cycle disorder
* Has: Expanding CNS neoplasm; Active CNS infection; Demyelinating disease; Degenerative neurological disease; Progressive encephalopathy; or any Progressive CNS disease
* Has platelet count less than or equal to 100,000/mcL
* Has blood chemistry ALT/AST value(s) greater than or equal to 2 times upper limit of normal at screening
* Requires anticoagulant drug therapy
* Not expected to be able to maintain same dose of all pre-study AEDs, excluding valproate, throughout study
* Receiving systemic chemotherapy
* Has taken lamotrigine, felbamate, or pemoline, within past 3 months prior to screening
* Has been on ketogenic diet within 30 days prior to screening
* Considered by investigator to be non-responder to valproate for treatment of epilepsy (e.g., Despite adequate trial with serum concentrations of 60 mcg/mL or greater, subject continues to have inadequate seizure control)
Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

10 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Abbott

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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Laura Redden, M.D., Ph.D.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Medical Director

Locations

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Pediatric Epilepsy & Neurology Specialist

Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Status

Rainbow Babies Children's Hospital

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status

University Hospital of Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status

PCTI / Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Primary Physician's Research

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Texas Association of Pediatric Neurology, PA

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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M02-552

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id