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Efficacy of Ketamine Infusion Compared With Traditional Anti-epileptic Agents in Refractory Status Epilepticus

University of Alabama at BirminghamWithdrawnPhase 2Started May 4, 20170 enrolledUnited StatesNCT03115489

Abstract

The study will investigate the efficacy of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist ketamine as a first line agent in refractory status epilepticus versus traditional general anesthetic agents used for burst suppression that target the gamma-aminobutyric acid adrenergic receptors.

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Ketamine

Keywords

seizureglutamate activationN-Methyl D-Aspartategamma-aminobutyric acid receptorRefractory Epilepsy

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