Cooling the body after a severe seizure that does not stop
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if cooling the body helps people recover better from a severe, non-stop seizure compared to keeping the body at a normal temperature. Cooling is given in an intensive care unit and may reduce brain damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You are having a seizure that does not stop or you have repeated seizures without regaining consciousness
- Your seizures have not stopped after two standard anti-seizure medicines
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) for this seizure
- The seizure started less than 3.5 hours ago and you can give consent (or a family member can)
- You do not have other major health problems that make this trial unsafe
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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