Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.

NCT00324454 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Levetiracetam for Cramps, Spasticity and Neuroprotection in Motor Neuron Disease

A Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease, sponsored by Duke University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00324454 is a Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 898-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

View your shortlist →

The verdict

NCT00324454, a Phase 2 study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease, has completed, sponsored by Duke University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Levetiracetam (Keppra) is used to treat partial onset seizures. Its biological effects suggest it might also be useful in treating 3 aspects of human motor neuron diseases (MNDs) for which no effective therapy exists: cramps, spasticity, and disease progression.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Levetiracetam

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University ALS Clinic - 932 Morreene Road - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2006-05
Est. Completion 2008-06
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00324454

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00324454 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 898-participant average among 102 other Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Levetiracetam is the first listed.

NCT00324454 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00324454 about?

NCT00324454 is a clinical study titled "Levetiracetam for Cramps, Spasticity and Neuroprotection in Motor Neuron Disease". Levetiracetam (Keppra) is used to treat partial onset seizures. Its biological effects suggest it might also be useful in treating 3 aspects of human motor neuron diseases (MNDs) for which no effective therapy exists: cramps, spasticity, and disease progression.

What is the current status of trial NCT00324454?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2006-05. Estimated completion is 2008-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00324454 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00324454?

The interventions under investigation include: Levetiracetam (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00324454?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00324454 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial Editorial

Every figure on PlainTrial is rendered directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, no number is typed in by an editor. This page mirrors this trial's own ClinicalTrials.gov registry record, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.