New seizure drug tested in kids: could it be a better option?
NCT ID NCT07163572
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study compared two intravenous seizure medications, brivaracetam and levetiracetam, in 152 children aged 1 month to 16 years with status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure emergency). The goal was to see which drug stopped seizures faster within 30 minutes. Researchers also tracked side effects. The results may help doctors choose the best treatment for children in this critical situation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- brivaracetam and levetiracetam (intravenous seizure medications)
- What this could lead to
- If brivaracetam works as well or better than levetiracetam, it could give doctors another option to quickly stop prolonged seizures in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 152 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The trial only looked at stopping seizures within 30 minutes, not long-term outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health
Multan, Punjab Province, 66000, Pakistan
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