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Levetiracetam for Alzheimer's Disease Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Related to Epilepsy Trial (LAPSE) - A Phase II Exploratory Study
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Generated
Jul 28, 2026
Report code
NCT04004702-Jul 28, 2026
NCT ID
NCT04004702
Status
UNKNOWN
Phase
Phase 2
Sponsor
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Executive brief
Investment-Ready Snapshot
The LAPSE trial, sponsored by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, explores the efficacy of levetiracetam in alleviating neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease patients with seizure-like activity. Given the increasing recognition of seizures in Alzheimer's patients, this study could position levetiracetam as a dual-action therapy addressing both cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The market for Alzheimer's treatments is substantial, with a growing demand for therapies that can improve quality of life. If successful, this trial could enhance levetiracetam's marketability beyond its current use as an anti-epileptic drug, potentially leading to expanded indications and increased revenue streams. Competitive implications include the need to monitor other emerging therapies targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia.
Source & freshness
Provenance
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04004702
Indication
Alzheimer Disease
Modality
small molecule
Target
Levetiracetam targets synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A), modulating neurotransmitter release and potentially reducing seizure activity.
Intervention
Levetiracetam
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Protocol Description
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Outcome Measures
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Eligibility
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