Trial Outcomes & Findings for Levetiracetam in Early Psychosis (NCT NCT03129360)

NCT ID: NCT03129360

Last Updated: 2022-11-21

Results Overview

CBF will be measured by Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

48 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 2 Hours Post-Treatment

Results posted on

2022-11-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Levetiracetam 185 mg
A single dose of 185mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Levetiracetam 500mg
A single dose of 500mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Placebo
A single dose of placebo administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Placebo: Prepared in capsules to appear identical to levetiracetam.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
8
8
Overall Study
COMPLETED
8
6
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Levetiracetam 185 mg
A single dose of 185mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Levetiracetam 500mg
A single dose of 500mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Placebo
A single dose of placebo administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Placebo: Prepared in capsules to appear identical to levetiracetam.
Overall Study
Did not meet entry criteria
0
2
1
Overall Study
Excluded due to motion in scanner
1
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Levetiracetam in Early Psychosis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Levetiracetam 185 mg
n=8 Participants
A single dose of 185mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Levetiracetam 500mg
n=6 Participants
A single dose of 500mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Placebo
n=7 Participants
A single dose of placebo administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Placebo: Prepared in capsules to appear identical to levetiracetam.
Total
n=21 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
25.13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.94 • n=5 Participants
25.17 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.07 • n=7 Participants
25.17 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.35 • n=5 Participants
25.16 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.49 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=4 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
8 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
7 participants
n=5 Participants
21 participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 Hours Post-Treatment

CBF will be measured by Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Levetiracetam 185 mg
n=8 Participants
A single dose of 185mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Levetiracetam 500mg
n=6 Participants
A single dose of 500mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Placebo
n=7 Participants
A single dose of placebo administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Placebo: Prepared in capsules to appear identical to levetiracetam.
Change in Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF)
-2.21 mL / (100g * min)
Standard Deviation 3.2
-3.83 mL / (100g * min)
Standard Deviation 2.29
-1.29 mL / (100g * min)
Standard Deviation 1.66

Adverse Events

Levetiracetam 185 mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Levetiracetam 500mg

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Levetiracetam 185 mg
n=9 participants at risk
A single dose of 185mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Levetiracetam 500mg
n=8 participants at risk
A single dose of 500mg of levetiracetam administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is an atypical anticonvulsant that is frequently used in children and adults due to its superior tolerability, ease of use and excellent safety profile.
Placebo
n=8 participants at risk
A single dose of placebo administered orally to participants. Participants undergo a 15-minute MRI scan using arterial spin labeling (ASL) before dosing and two hours post-dosing. Placebo: Prepared in capsules to appear identical to levetiracetam.
Nervous system disorders
Memory Problems
0.00%
0/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
12.5%
1/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
Nervous system disorders
Sedation/Drowsiness
11.1%
1/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
12.5%
1/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
Nervous system disorders
Hallucinations
0.00%
0/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
12.5%
1/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
General disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
12.5%
1/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
Nervous system disorders
Yelling/anger
0.00%
0/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
12.5%
1/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
General disorders
Night sweats/vivid dreams/overheated feeling
11.1%
1/9 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.
0.00%
0/8 • 3 Years
Systematic assessment via administration of the Systematic Assessment for Treatment Emergent Side Effects (SAFTEE) questionnaire and follow-up phone call monitoring.

Additional Information

Donald Goff, MD

NYU Langone Health

Phone: 646.485.4843

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place