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Status EpilepticusNCT07443241

Status Epilepticus in Men and Women: Clinical Presentation, Management, and Outcomes

An observational study of Status Epilepticus, run by University Hospital Marburg.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Sex-specific differences in neurological emergencies such as Status epilepticus (SE) remain understudied despite growing recognition of gender disparities in medicine. This study aimes to investigate sex-related differences in etiology, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with SE. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Status Epilepticus
How many people
779 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
16 Dec 2010to 27 Mar 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Retrospective cohort of 779 adult patients diagnosed with status epilepticus (SE) and treated at Marburg University Hospital (Germany) between 2011 and 2023. Patients of all sexes were included. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and included demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes.

Who may be able to join

  • patients who were treated at Marburg University Hospital (UKGM Marburg) between January 2011 to March 2023 with diagnosis of SE

Who cannot join

  • children

About this study

Official title: Gender-specific Differences in the Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome of Status Epilepticus

Sex-specific differences in neurological emergencies such as Status epilepticus (SE) remain understudied despite growing recognition of gender disparities in medicine. This study aimes to investigate sex-related differences in etiology, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes among patients with SE. The investigators conducted a retrospective analysis of 779 patients treated with SE at Marburg University Hospital between 2011 and 2023.

Keywords
Status epilepticus, Gender differences in neurology, Gender differences in Status epilepticus, Antiseizure medication
Medical subject headings
Status Epilepticus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT07443241
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Female patientsFemale patients diagnosed with Status epilepticus (SE) and treated at Marburg University Hospital between 2011 and 2023. All patients were identified retrospectively. Data were analyzed to assess differences in etiology, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes compared to male patients. No study-specific intervention was applied.
Male patientsMale patients diagnosed with SE and treated at Marburg University Hospital between 2011 and 2023. All patients were identified retrospectively. Data were analyzed to assess differences in etiology, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes compared to female patients. No study-specific intervention was applied.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Age at SE Onset

    Age in years at the time of SE onset as documented in the medical record.

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  2. Diagnosis of SE Subtype

    Classification of SE subtype based on clinical presentation and EEG findings, documented in the medical record. Categories include absence SE, generalized tonic-clonic SE, SE with complex focal seizure.

    Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  3. Semiology: Focal vs. Generalized

    Seizure semiology classified as focal or generalized based on clinical presentation and EEG documentation in the medical record Categories: focal; generalized Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  4. Non-convulsive SE

    Occurrence of non-convulsive SE, classified according to clinical and EEG findings as documented in the medical record.

    Categories: convulsive; non-convulsive Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  5. History of Epilepsy Prior to SE

    Presence or absence of a previously established epilepsy diagnosis, as documented in the medical record before the index SE event.

    Categories: yes / no Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  6. Guideline-based Treatment of SE

    Adherence to evidence-based guideline recommendations for the stepwise treatment of SE. Guideline adherence will be evaluated according to the following treatment algorithm (Rosenow and Weber, 2000): 1. Initial treatment with sufficient doses of intravenous lorazepam, intramuscular or intranasal midazolam, or intravenous diazepam. 2. Escalation to intravenous valproic acid or levetiracetam, and if needed, phenytoin or lacosamide. 3. For refractory SE, intensive care unit (ICU) admission with intubation and administration of intravenous anesthetics (propofol, midazolam, or thiopental).

    Categories: treatment according to guidelines; treatment not according to guidelines Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  7. Intubation During Treatment of SE

    Requirement for endotracheal intubation as part of the management of SE, documented in the medical record. Intubation was typically performed in the context of refractory SE and/or administration of intravenous anesthetics.

    Categories: intubated; not intubated Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  8. History of Epilepsy Surgery

    Documentation of whether the patient had undergone epilepsy surgery prior to the index SE event, as recorded in the medical history.

    Categories: previous epilepsy surgery; no previous epilepsy surgery Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  9. Length of Hospital Stay

    Duration of hospitalization in days for the index admission due to SE, documented in the medical record. Data will be summarized as mean and standard deviation (SD).

    Unit of measure: Days (mean, SD)

    Measured: Up to 100 days

  10. Availability of Brain MRI During Hospital Stay

    Documentation of whether a brain MRI was performed and available for diagnostic evaluation during hospitalization for SE.

    Categories: MRI available; MRI not available Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  11. Time to Brain MRI After SE Onset

    Number of days between the onset of SE and the performance of a brain MRI, as documented in the medical record.

    Unit of measure: Days (mean, SD)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  12. EEG with SE Available

    Documentation of whether an EEG demonstrating SE was performed and available during hospitalization.

    Categories: EEG available; EEG not available Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  13. EEG Control Available

    Documentation of whether a follow-up EEG (control EEG) was performed after the initial EEG confirming SE, as recorded in the medical record.

    Categories: EEG control available; EEG control not available Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: From hospital stay through follow-up (up to study completion, an average of 1 year)

  14. Functional Outcome at Discharge (mRS)

    Functional status at hospital discharge measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) (mRS, range 0-6, where 0 = no symptoms and 6 = death).

    Unit of measure: mRS score (mean, SD)

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 12 days

  15. Discharge Destination

    Place of discharge following hospitalization for SE. Categories: home; rehabilitation; another clinic; deceased Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 12 days

  16. Survival After One Year

    Vital status one year after the index SE event, ascertained from medical records.

    Categories: alive; deceased Aggregation method / Unit of measure: Number and percentage of participants (n, %)

    Measured: One year after SE onset

  17. Total Costs of Hospital Stay

    Total costs of hospitalization for SE as documented in hospital billing records.

    Unit of measure: Euro (mean, SD)

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 12 days

  18. Antiseizure Medication (ASM) Use Prior to SE

    Documentation of chronic ASM treatment prior to the index SE. Categories: yes; no Unit of measure: n, %

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  19. Number of Distinct ASMs Prior to SE

    Number of different ASMs prescribed per patient prior to the index SE. Unit of measure: mean (SD)

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  20. Type of ASMs Used Prior to SE

    Specific ASMs used prior to SE, including brivaracetam, carbamazepine, clobazam, clonazepam, diazepam, eslicarbazepine, ethosuximide, gabapentin, lacosamide, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, lorazepam, midazolam, oxcarbazepine, perampanel, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, retigabine, rufinamide, stiripentol, topiramate, valproate, vigabatrin, zonisamide.

    Unit of measure: n, % for each substance

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  21. Prehospital Benzodiazepine Use Before SE

    Documentation of whether a benzodiazepine was administered prior to hospital admission for SE.

    Categories: yes; no Unit of measure: n, %

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  22. Number of Distinct Prehospital Benzodiazepines

    Number of different benzodiazepines administered per patient prior to hospital admission for SE.

    Unit of measure: mean (SD)

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  23. Type of Prehospital Benzodiazepines Used

    Specific benzodiazepines administered prior to hospital admission for SE, including clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam.

    Unit of measure: n, % for each substance

    Measured: Baseline (day 1)

  24. ASM Use During SE Treatment

    Documentation of whether an ASM was administered during hospitalization for SE. Categories: yes; no Unit of measure: n, %

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  25. Number of Distinct ASMs During SE

    Number of different ASMs administered per patient during hospitalization for SE.

    Unit of measure: mean (SD)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  26. Type of ASMs Used During SE

    Specific ASMs administered during hospitalization for SE, including brivaracetam, carbamazepine, clobazam, clonazepam, eslicarbazepine, gabapentin, lacosamide, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, lorazepam, oxcarbazepine, perampanel, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, retigabine, rufinamide, stiripentol, topiramate, valproate, vigabatrin, zonisamide.

    Unit of measure: n, % for each substance

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  27. In-hospital Benzodiazepine Use

    Documentation of whether a benzodiazepine was administered during hospitalization for SE.

    Categories: yes; no Unit of measure: n, %

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  28. Number of Distinct In-hospital Benzodiazepines

    Number of different benzodiazepines administered per patient during hospitalization for SE.

    Unit of measure: mean (SD)

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

  29. Type of In-hospital Benzodiazepines Used

    Specific benzodiazepines administered during hospitalization for SE, including lorazepam, diazepam, midazolam, clonazepam, clobazam.

    Unit of measure: n, % for each substance

    Measured: During hospital stay, maximum 30 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Mar 2026
  2. Study start16 Dec 2010
  3. Primary completion27 Mar 2024
  4. Study completion27 Mar 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
779 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07443241
Sponsor's protocol ID
24-161RS
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
15 Aug 2025
Last updated
6 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Status Epilepticus, run by University Hospital Marburg.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Age at SE Onset (time frame: Baseline (day 1)). The study lists 29 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Mar 2026.

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