Brain tumor patients may avoid seizures with simple drug

NCT ID NCT07130786

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether the seizure drug levetiracetam (Keppra) can prevent first-time seizures in people with brain metastases located in the motor cortex. About 150 adults who have never had a seizure will be randomly assigned to take the drug or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the drug lowers the chance of having a seizure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer epilepsy metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain Necrosis visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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