Exogenous Ketone Esters for Refractory Status Epileptics

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2, Phase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age1-10
SponsorSohag University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the efficacy of add-on exogenous ketone esters for the treatment of children with refractory generalized convulsive status epilepticus

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Refractory Generalized convulsive status epilepticus.

Disqualifiers

Failure to obtain informed consent.

Recent intake of exogenous ketones, ketogenic diet, or any dietary restrictions/modifications.

Hemodynamic or cardio-respiratory instability.

Traumatic brain injury.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Exogenous ketone ester

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators