Trial Outcomes & Findings for Topiramate in Neonates Receiving Whole Body Cooling for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (NCT NCT01765218)

NCT ID: NCT01765218

Last Updated: 2024-06-11

Results Overview

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.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

34 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At 4 weeks post-natal age or the time of hospital discharge (whichever is earlier)

Results posted on

2024-06-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
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. Topiramate: 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.
Overall Study
STARTED
17
17
Overall Study
COMPLETED
16
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
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. Topiramate: 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.
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
2

Baseline Characteristics

Randomization did not account for gender

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=17 Participants
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
n=17 Participants
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. Topiramate: 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.
Total
n=34 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Gestational Age
39.12 Weeks
n=99 Participants
38.88 Weeks
n=107 Participants
39 Weeks
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=99 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
5 Participants
n=107 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
15 Participants
n=206 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=99 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
12 Participants
n=107 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
19 Participants
n=206 Participants • Randomization did not account for gender
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
0 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
0 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
2 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
5 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
1 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
1 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
0 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
0 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
5 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
10 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
1 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
4 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
6 Participants
n=99 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
8 Participants
n=107 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
14 Participants
n=206 Participants • Many participants marked "Other"
Birth Weight (g)
3236.14 grams
n=99 Participants • Birth Weight as measured in Grams between the two arms
3159.24 grams
n=107 Participants • Birth Weight as measured in Grams between the two arms
3197.46 grams
n=206 Participants • Birth Weight as measured in Grams between the two arms

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 4 weeks post-natal age or the time of hospital discharge (whichever is earlier)

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.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=17 Participants
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
n=17 Participants
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. Topiramate: 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.
Number of Patients With Seizures
3 Participants with Seizures
1 Participants with Seizures

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Topiramate

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=17 participants at risk
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
n=17 participants at risk
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. Topiramate: 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.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic Lung Disease
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=17 participants at risk
Subjects will receive the standard of care intervention for HIE at our institution (whole body cooling for 72h followed by gradual rewarming) Placebo: A placebo identical in appearance to the active agent (topiramate)
Topiramate
n=17 participants at risk
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. Topiramate: 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.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Need for Bronchodilator Therapy
0.00%
0/17 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 10 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
General disorders
Need for Bicarbonate or THAM for acidosis
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 3 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 6 • Data was collected until discharge, typically less than one month
Charts were reviewed to collect adverse event data.

Additional Information

Kristin Hoffman, MD

University of California, Davis

Phone: 916-205-2755

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place