Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Levetiracetam Compared to Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention of Eclamptic Seizure

Lead Sponsor:

Nebraska Methodist Health System

Conditions:

Severe Preeclampsia

Eclampsia Preeclampsia

Eligibility:

FEMALE

19+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to compare levetiracetam to magnesium sulfate for the prevention of eclamptic seizures in pregnant persons with severe preeclampsia that are 32 or more weeks pregnant. This i...

Detailed Description

Levetiracetam Compared to Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention of Eclamptic Seizure: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol 1. Study Title: Levetiracetam Compared to Magnesium Sulfate for Preventio...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pregnant or postpartum women aged 19 years or older
  • Diagnosed with preeclampsia with severe features, superimposed preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome
  • At risk for eclampsia and eligible for seizure prophylaxis
  • Less than 2 hours exposure to magnesium sulfate or greater than 48 hours since last dose.
  • Admitted or plan to proceed with delivery

Exclusion

  • \<32 weeks estimated gestational age
  • History of epilepsy or seizure disorders unrelated to pregnancy
  • Allergy or contraindication to Levetiracetam or Magnesium Sulfate
  • Severe renal impairment (Oliguria \<120ml in 4 hours)
  • Plan for neonatal comfort care

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2034

Estimated Enrollment :

1240 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07220902

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

July 1 2034

Last Update

October 24 2025

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Methodist Women's Hospital

Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68022