Testing a medication to prevent seizures in adults with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease

This trial is testing whether a medication called levetiracetam can help prevent seizures in adults with Down syndrome who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing both Alzheimer's disease and seizures, and the two conditions together can worsen thinking and memory problems. This study will see whether this medication, which is already safely used for seizure treatment, might also help slow cognitive decline.

Adults with Down syndrome are much more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and many also experience seizures—a combination that can speed up memory loss and thinking problems. Researchers believe this medication might help prevent seizures and protect brain function in ways beyond its known seizure-preventing effects.