Head-to-Head: which epilepsy drug works best for kids?

NCT ID NCT07163585

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study compared two oral seizure medications, brivaracetam and levetiracetam, in 102 children aged 1 month to 14 years with newly diagnosed epilepsy. The goal was to see which drug better stopped seizures and caused fewer side effects. Children who had never taken long-term seizure medicine before were included, while those with certain brain or metabolic conditions were not.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health

    Multan, Punjab Province, 66000, Pakistan

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