๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-28

B6 Administration for Levetiracetam-Associated Neurobehavioral Changes and Epilepsy (NCT07271966)

B6 Administration for Levetiracetam-Associated Neurobehavioral Changes and Epilepsy (BALANCE)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Duke University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 684-5301

Email: dukebrain1@duke.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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