Overview

Cognitive Effects of Treatment of Interictal Discharges

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if levetiracetam (for patients with focal seizures) or lamotrigine (for patients with generalized seizures) reduces the occurrence of interictal discharges. The study investigates the possible correlation between reduction of interictal discharges and improved cognitive performance.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborators:
GlaxoSmithKline
National EpiFellows Foundation
UCB Pharma
UCB Young Investigator Research Program
Treatments:
Anticonvulsants
Etiracetam
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Piracetam