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Developmental Effects On Children Of Women Who Take Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborator:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Kimford J. Meador, MD, Emory University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00021866
First received: August 8, 2001
Last updated: November 8, 2013
Last verified: September 2013
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine if antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) differ in their neurodevelopmental effects. Specifically, do the children of the women with epilepsy differ in their behavioral and cognitive development depending on which AED their mother takes during pregnancy?
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Epilepsy Seizure Cognition Disorders | Behavioral: Differential Abilities Scale Behavioral: Neuropsychological Testing |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Family-Based Time Perspective: Prospective |
| Official Title: | Neurodevelopmental Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs II: the NEAD Study |
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Genetics Home Reference related topics:
pyridoxal 5'-phosphate-dependent epilepsy
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Further study details as provided by Kimford J. Meador, MD, Emory University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Child IQ as measured by the Differential Abilities Scale at 6 Years of age [ Time Frame: 6 years ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Executive Functioning,Tower-NEPSY [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Linguistic Functioning via Expressive one word vocabulary test and NEPSY subscales [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Visual-Spatial Motor Functioning via NEPSY subscale and Visual-Motor Integration Scale [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Memory via Children's Memory Scale [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Motor Functioning via Grooved Pegboard [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Academic Functioning via Wide Range Achievement Test [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Adaptive Functioning via Adaptive Behavior System -2nd Edition [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
- Behavior via Behavior Assessment for Children & Parent Stress Index [ Time Frame: 6 Years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Venous blood for AED levels Cord Blood for G6PD, Homocysteine Saliva for drug metabolizing enzymes, antioxidant enzymes, DNA repair enzymes, drug membrane transporter proteins and folate-related genes
| Enrollment: | 331 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2000 |
| Study Completion Date: | August 2012 |
| Primary Completion Date: | August 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts | Assigned Interventions |
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Carbamazepine
Children and their mothers exposed to Carbamazepine monotherapy in utero
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Behavioral: Differential Abilities Scale
IQ measurement at 3, 4.5 and 6 years of age
Other Name: DAS
Behavioral: Neuropsychological Testing
Tests of memory, attention, and behavior administered at 2,3, 4.5 and 6 Years of age
Other Names:
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Phenytoin
Children and their mothers exposed to phenytoin in utero
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Behavioral: Differential Abilities Scale
IQ measurement at 3, 4.5 and 6 years of age
Other Name: DAS
Behavioral: Neuropsychological Testing
Tests of memory, attention, and behavior administered at 2,3, 4.5 and 6 Years of age
Other Names:
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Lamotrigine
Children and their mothers exposed to Lamotrigine in utero
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Behavioral: Differential Abilities Scale
IQ measurement at 3, 4.5 and 6 years of age
Other Name: DAS
Behavioral: Neuropsychological Testing
Tests of memory, attention, and behavior administered at 2,3, 4.5 and 6 Years of age
Other Names:
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Valproate
Children and their mothers exposed to Valproate in utero
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Behavioral: Differential Abilities Scale
IQ measurement at 3, 4.5 and 6 years of age
Other Name: DAS
Behavioral: Neuropsychological Testing
Tests of memory, attention, and behavior administered at 2,3, 4.5 and 6 Years of age
Other Names:
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Detailed Description:
This is a prospective investigation enrolling 285 to 380 women with epilepsy during the first two trimesters of their pregnancies. There are 25 clinical centers as well as the database center. The women will be taking one of the following AEDs: carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate, or lamotrigine. Cognitive and behavioral testing of the child will be done up to the age of 6 years. The study does not change the woman's doctor and does not interfere with the care of the treating physician.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Senior |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | Female |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Study Population
Mothers and their child(ren) who were exposed to one of the following monotherapies in utero- Lamotrigine, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, or Valproate. Fathers of the children and a first degree materal relative of the mother are also invited to have IQ testing and medical history
Criteria
- Subject must be diagnosed with partial seizures and/or secondary generalization or primary generalized seizures (absence, atonic, myoclonic, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures)
- Subjects must be on either carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenytoin, or valproate monotherapy.
- Mothers must not have a history of drug abuse (including alcohol) in the last year and have no sequelae of drug abuse.
- Mothers must be able to maintain an accurate seizure diary of major motor seizures
- Subjects must have an IQ greater than or equal to 70 points.
- Subjects must have a history of a negative RPR and HIV.
- Subjects must not have progressive cerebral disease or presence of other major medical illness
- Subjects must not have exposure to known teratogens during pregnancy, except AEDs.
- Subjects must not have poor compliance with prenatal care.
- Subjects must have adequate reading skills to perform the cognitive tests.
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Sponsors and Collaborators
Emory University
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Kimford J. Meador, M.D. | Emory University, Atlanta |
More Information
Additional Information:
Publications:
Meador KJ, Chadwick D, Clayton-Smith J, Pennell P, Liporace J, Kalayian L, and NEAD Study Group. Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: Differences in U.K. and U.S.A. Epilepsia, 2003;44 (Suppl. 9):289.
Meador KJ, Page P, Liporace J, Kalayjian L, NEAD Study Group. Antiepileptic Drugs in Pregnancy. Neurology 2004;62 (Suppl 5):A311.
Meador KJ, Baker GA, Clayton Smith J, Pennell P, Liporace J, Kalayjian L, Kini U, NEAD Study Group. Differential Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs on Serious Adverse Outcomes in Children Exposed In Utero. Epilepsia 2004;45 (Suppl 3):58
Meador KM, Loring DW, Baker G, Smith JC, Pennell P, Liporace J, Kalayjian L, Kini U, NEAD Study Group. Differential and dose dependent effects of in utero antiepileptic drugs. Neurology 2005;64 (Suppl 1):A427
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Kimford J. Meador, MD, Professor, Emory University |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00021866 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
0334-2001 2R01NS038455 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract ) 2R01NS038455-06 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract ) |
| Study First Received: | August 8, 2001 |
| Last Updated: | November 8, 2013 |
Keywords provided by Kimford J. Meador, MD, Emory University:
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epilepsy seizure pregnancy antiepileptic AED carbamazepine |
phenytoin valproate lamotrigine child behavior |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Epilepsy Seizures Cognition Disorders Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Signs and Symptoms Neurocognitive Disorders Mental Disorders Lamotrigine Valproic Acid Carbamazepine Phenytoin Anticonvulsants |
Calcium Channel Blockers Membrane Transport Modulators Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists Excitatory Amino Acid Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel Blockers Sodium Channel Blockers Enzyme Inhibitors GABA Agents Antimanic Agents Tranquilizing Agents Central Nervous System Depressants Psychotropic Drugs |
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