Overview

Intranasal Lorazepam Versus Intramuscular Paraldehyde in Paediatric Convulsions

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate intranasal lorazepam in paediatric status epilepticus. This is a potentially, more effective, safer and cheaper treatment for a common paediatric medical emergency compared to our present first line therapy intramuscular paraldehyde.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malawi College of Medicine
Treatments:
Lorazepam
Paraldehyde