Biperiden Trial for Epilepsy Prevention (NCT04945213) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
Biperiden Trial for Epilepsy Prevention
Brazil312 participantsStarted 2023-01-10
Plain-language summary
One of the most important neurological consequences following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the development of post traumatic epilepsy (PTE). Nevertheless, there is still no effective therapeutic intervention to reduce the occurrence of PTE. In previous studies with animals models of epilepsy, the biperiden decreased the incidence and intensity of spontaneous epileptic seizures besides delaying their appearance. The aim of this study is the evaluation of biperiden as antiepileptogenic drug to prevent PTE and also the determination of side effects, evaluating its cost-effectiveness in patients with moderate and severe TBI.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Given informed consent
* 18 - 75 years of age
* GCS between 6 and 12 at hospital admission. GCS between 3 and 5 at hospital admission can be enrolled if patient was sedated at the accident scene with previous GCS between 6 and 15.
* Moderate or severe acute traumatic brain injury
* All genders
* Brain CT scan with signs of of acute intraparenchymal hemorrhage and/or contusion
* Able to receive the first dose of treatment or placebo within 18 hours of brain injury,
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous use of biperiden
* History of epilepsy (confirmed by patient chart)
* History of seizures or use of antiepileptic medication
* Pregnancy
* Participation in another clinical trial at the time of randomization
* History of neoplasia, neurodegenerative diseases; history of stroke, cognitive impairment, benign prostatic hyperplasia, atrioventricular block or any other cardiac arrhythmia, or glaucoma megacolon or mechanical obstruction
* Homeless patient
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.