💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
This is a supportive care study to assess the effect of Vitamin B6 supplementation on mood-related side effects of levetiracetam in patients with brain tumors, who have already been prescribed levetiracetam for the prevention of seizures. This study will assess this effect from the perspective of both the patient and the patient's caregiver.
Patients will receive Vitamin B6 as a supplement to take daily for 8 to 12 weeks, in addition to the already prescribed levetiracetam and will undergo study assessments as well as complete self-reported questionnaires to evaluate their mood during the course of the study. Additionally, each patient will be asked to optionally identify a designated caregiver, who will complete questionnaires assessing the patient's mood changes, at the same time interval as the patient.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria for Patients:
1. Age ≥ 18 years
2. Diagnosed with a primary brain tumor
3. Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 70%
4. Have one or more documented seizures or transient events concerning for localization-related epilepsy requiring anti-seizure medication prophylaxis
5. Have an active immediate release levetiracetam prescription
6. Taking levetiracetam for ≥ 6 weeks and ≤ 6 months before screening
7. Baseline patient-reported mood symptoms and/or National Comprehensive Cancer Network distress thermometer score ≥ 3
8. Has access to e-mail where they can receive electronic informed consent form (ICF) and questionnaires
9. Signed ICF approved by the institutional review board (IRB)
Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
1. Age ≥ 18 years
2. Patient has indicated that it is acceptable to recruit their caregivers into the study
3. Able to read and write English
4. Has access to e-mail where they can receive electronic ICF and questionnaires
5. Signed ICF approved by the IRB
Exclusion Criteria for Patients:
1. Active prescription for steroids at the time of enrollment
2. Prescription for extended-release levetiracetam
3. Previous history of suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, hallucinations, psychosis, depression leading to hospitalization, or mood disturbance leading to hospitalization
4. Prior history of alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder
5. Refractory epilepsy requiring second or third line anti-seizure medication in addition to levetiracetam at the time of enrollment
6. Patients who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding/chestfeeding
7. Patients with a pre-existing history of neuropathy
8. Known history of Vitamin B6 toxicity or deficiency
9. Prior history of gastric surgery or colectomy
10. Prior history of autoimmune disease, such as Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, or Celiac disease
11. Prescribed Theophylline (Aquaphyllin, Elixophyllin, Theolair, Truxophyllin) used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
12. Cognitive impairment that affects the patient's ability to comprehend and provide responses to questionnaires
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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