New study aims to stop seizures in Oxygen-Deprived newborns

NCT ID NCT07284498

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study will test two common seizure medicines, phenobarbital and levetiracetam, in 66 newborns with moderate to severe brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The goal is to see which drug stops seizures faster and more safely, with a focus on keeping babies seizure-free for 24 to 48 hours. The results could help doctors choose the best treatment for these fragile infants.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Al Galaa Teaching Hospital

    Cairo, Egypt

  • University Children's Hospital, Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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