Levetiracetam to prevent seizures after brain tumor surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the drug levetiracetam can prevent seizures in people who have brain tumor surgery. If you are having surgery to remove a brain tumor and have never had a seizure, this study may help keep you from having one after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a brain tumor located above the back of the head (supratentorial).
- You have never had a seizure or epilepsy before.
- You have not taken any seizure medication before.
- You are generally functioning well (Karnofsky score of 70 or higher).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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