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2025-12-26 @ 4:13 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07281027
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-12-15
First Post:
2025-11-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
COMparison Between Anakinra and Tocilizumab in NORSE - "COMBAT-NORSE"
Sponsor:
Yale University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Comparing the Effects of Anakinra and Tocilizumab on Outcomes in Patients With New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
COMBAT-NORSE
Brief Summary:
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether two existing medications-anakinra and tocilizumab-can effectively treat a rare and life-threatening brain condition called NORSE (New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus). NORSE causes continuous seizures in previously healthy children and adults and does not respond to standard treatments. It often leads to long-term disability or death.
Doctors currently use anakinra and tocilizumab as second-line treatments when first-line therapies fail, but there is no clear evidence showing which drug works better or when it should be given. This study aims to answer those questions.
The study will enroll patients across 33 hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
It includes two groups:
1. Randomized Cohort Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either anakinra or tocilizumab within the first 7 days of their illness. Only patients whose doctors were already planning to use one of these medications as part of standard care will be eligible for randomization. Researchers will monitor their recovery and compare outcomes between the two treatments.
2. Observational Cohort Patients who cannot be randomized-usually because they were diagnosed too late-will still be followed to study how the timing of treatment affects recovery.
Participants will:
* Receive one of the two medications (depending on their group assignment).
* Take part in follow-up assessments over the course of one year, including medical evaluations and surveys. Some participants may be followed annually beyond one year.
* Optionally participate in a 60-minute interview to share their or their caregiver's experience with NORSE.
Doctors currently use anakinra and tocilizumab as second-line treatments when first-line therapies fail, but there is no clear evidence showing which drug works better or when it should be given. This study aims to answer those questions.
The study will enroll patients across 33 hospitals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
It includes two groups:
1. Randomized Cohort Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either anakinra or tocilizumab within the first 7 days of their illness. Only patients whose doctors were already planning to use one of these medications as part of standard care will be eligible for randomization. Researchers will monitor their recovery and compare outcomes between the two treatments.
2. Observational Cohort Patients who cannot be randomized-usually because they were diagnosed too late-will still be followed to study how the timing of treatment affects recovery.
Participants will:
* Receive one of the two medications (depending on their group assignment).
* Take part in follow-up assessments over the course of one year, including medical evaluations and surveys. Some participants may be followed annually beyond one year.
* Optionally participate in a 60-minute interview to share their or their caregiver's experience with NORSE.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
True
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RD-2024C2-39648 | OTHER_GRANT | PCORI | View |