Ketamine for ongoing seizures in the ER
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding ketamine to standard care can stop seizures that continue after a first treatment. It is for people having a convulsive seizure lasting more than 5 minutes and who are still seizing in the emergency room.
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Who can take part
- Had a convulsive (shaking) seizure lasting over 5 minutes
- Received a first seizure medicine (benzodiazepine) in the last 5 to 30 minutes
- Seizures are still happening or come back in the emergency room
- Age 1 year or older
- Weigh at least 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds)
Quick eligibility check
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