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Topiramate in Neonates Receiving Whole Body Cooling for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Primary Purpose

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Topiramate
Placebo
Sponsored by
Kristin R Hoffman
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy focused on measuring Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, Perinatal depression, Whole body cooling, Therapeutic hypothermia

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - 6 Hours (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

In order to be eligible for cooling the baby must meet all three of the following sets of criteria

  1. Be near term (typically ≥34wks gestation) and be aged < 6h old
  2. Have signs of early perinatal depression (EITHER 10 minute Apgar score < 5, OR pH < 7.00 within 60mins of age, OR Base Excess < -12 within 60mins of age, OR need respiratory support at 10min of age due to respiratory depression)
  3. Have signs of moderate or severe encephalopathy based on either clinical examination or on amplitude integrated aEEG assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Known congenital myopathy
  2. Known congenital neuropathy

Sites / Locations

  • UC Davis Medical Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Placebo

Topiramate

Arm Description

Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming)

In addition to whole body cooling, infants assigned to the topiramate group will receive 5mg/kg of topiramate daily enterally for a total of 5 doses. The first dose will be administered as soon as possible on admission.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Seizures
Clinical or electrical seizures occuring before hospital discharge or before 4w post-natal age (which ever is earlier) will be compared between the topiramate and control groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures

HIE score
Differences in daily HIE score between the two groups will be compared from birth to day-5, and from birth to the time of discharge from hospital
Normalization of aEEG
The time for normalization of aEEG voltages will be compared in the two groups.
S100-beta levels
Serum and urine S100beta levels (a marker of neuronal injury) will be compared in the two groups at three time points (on day of life 1, 3, and 7)
MRI score
The MRI score on day 5 to 7 of life will be compared in the two groups.
Developmental Outcome
Bayley scales of infant development III will be compared in the two groups at 9, 18 and 27m of age

Full Information

First Posted
January 7, 2013
Last Updated
April 14, 2023
Sponsor
Kristin R Hoffman
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01765218
Brief Title
Topiramate in Neonates Receiving Whole Body Cooling for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Official Title
Topiramate as an Adjuvant to Therapeutic Hypothermia for Infants With Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
February 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Kristin R Hoffman

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The goal is to see whether topiramate (an anti-epileptic agent) improves the outcome of babies with neonatal hypoxic encephalopathy who are receiving whole body cooling.
Detailed Description
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a devastating and unexpected disease in newborns that affects 1.5-2.6 per 1000 live births. Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy has a mortality rate of up to 30% and survivors are at significant risk for adverse long-term outcomes, including seizures, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay. The investigators propose a randomized controlled study comparing therapeutic hypothermia alone, or therapeutic hypothermia combined with topiramate. The investigators hypothesize that adjuvant therapy with topiramate will reduce short term severity of HIE including seizures (the primary outcome), a composite HIE severity score, and reduce the time of normalization of the amplitude integrated EEG (aEEG). The investigators further hypothesize, that it will improve longer term outcomes such as developmental outcome. The primary hypothesis is that seizures before hospital discharge (or before 4 weeks post-natal age (which ever is earlier)) will be significantly reduced in the topiramate group compared to the control group

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Keywords
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, HIE, Perinatal depression, Whole body cooling, Therapeutic hypothermia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
42 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming)
Arm Title
Topiramate
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
In addition to whole body cooling, infants assigned to the topiramate group will receive 5mg/kg of topiramate daily enterally for a total of 5 doses. The first dose will be administered as soon as possible on admission.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Topiramate
Other Intervention Name(s)
Topamax, Topiragen
Intervention Description
Infants assigned to the topiramate group will receive 5mg/kg of topiramate daily enterally for a total of 5 doses. The first dose will be administered as soon as possible on admission.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Seizures
Description
Clinical or electrical seizures occuring before hospital discharge or before 4w post-natal age (which ever is earlier) will be compared between the topiramate and control groups.
Time Frame
At 4 weeks post-natal age or the time of hospital discharge (whichever is earlier)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
HIE score
Description
Differences in daily HIE score between the two groups will be compared from birth to day-5, and from birth to the time of discharge from hospital
Time Frame
At 4 weeks post-natal age or the time of hospital discharge (whichever is earlier)
Title
Normalization of aEEG
Description
The time for normalization of aEEG voltages will be compared in the two groups.
Time Frame
At 4 weeks post-natal age or the time of hospital discharge (whichever is earlier)
Title
S100-beta levels
Description
Serum and urine S100beta levels (a marker of neuronal injury) will be compared in the two groups at three time points (on day of life 1, 3, and 7)
Time Frame
Day of life 1, 3 and 7
Title
MRI score
Description
The MRI score on day 5 to 7 of life will be compared in the two groups.
Time Frame
On day 5-7 of life
Title
Developmental Outcome
Description
Bayley scales of infant development III will be compared in the two groups at 9, 18 and 27m of age
Time Frame
At 9, 18 and 27 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
6 Hours
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: In order to be eligible for cooling the baby must meet all three of the following sets of criteria Be near term (typically ≥34wks gestation) and be aged < 6h old Have signs of early perinatal depression (EITHER 10 minute Apgar score < 5, OR pH < 7.00 within 60mins of age, OR Base Excess < -12 within 60mins of age, OR need respiratory support at 10min of age due to respiratory depression) Have signs of moderate or severe encephalopathy based on either clinical examination or on amplitude integrated aEEG assessment Exclusion Criteria: Known congenital myopathy Known congenital neuropathy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kristin R Hoffman, MD
Organizational Affiliation
UC Davis
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
UC Davis Medical Center
City
Sacramento
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
95822
Country
United States

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