Comparing two medicines to prevent or treat seizures after head injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at two medicines (phenytoin and levetiracetam) to see which works better for treating or preventing seizures that can happen after a traumatic brain injury. It aims to find the safest and most effective option for patients.
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Who can take part
- Age 10 or older
- Had a traumatic brain injury and are in a neurosciences unit
- For one part: you had a seizure during your hospital stay and are on phenytoin or levetiracetam
- For the other part: you did not have a seizure yet, and you start the study within 48 hours of being admitted to the unit
- You or a legal representative can give informed consent
- No prior history of epilepsy or taking seizure medicines before the injury
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