Clinical trials: Refractory Seizures
Epilepsy
Use of the Atkins Diet for Children With Intractable Epilepsy: A Comparison of Daily Carbohydrate Limits
This study is designed to further investigate the use of a modified Atkins diet for children with intractable, daily seizures. It is a follow-up to a study recently completed by our institution.
- Trial name
- NCT00181090
- Testing
- Modified Atkins diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-associated Refractory Seizures
A Placebo-controlled Study of Efficacy & Safety of 2 Trough-ranges of Everolimus as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) & Refractory Partial-onset Seizures
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of two trough-ranges of everolimus given as adjunctive therapy in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who had refractory partial-onset seizures.
- Trial name
- EXIST-3 (NCT01713946)
- Testing
- RAD001, Antiepileptic drug (1 to 3 only), open label RAD001 (only used for post-extension phase)
- Where
- 104 sites in United States, Argentina and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Epilepsy
Efficacy and Tolerability of Levetiracetam Add-On Treatment in Refractory Pediatric Patients With Partial Onset Seizures
Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical trial conducted to evaluate levetiracetam as adjunctive therapy in children (4-16 years) with refractory partial onset seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00615615
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Epilepsy, Partial Seizure
RNS System RESPONSE Study
To demonstrate that the RNS System is safe and effective as an adjunctive therapy in individuals age 12 through 17 years with medically refractory partial onset epilepsy.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, Neurostimulator; Complications, Drug Resistant Epilepsy
- Trial name
- RESPONSE (NCT04839601)
- Testing
- RNS System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroPace
Refractory Epilepsy
A Controlled Clinical Trial of Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy
There is a continuous necessity for the search of new alternatives for safe, affordable and effective noninvasive therapies for patients that are not eligible for focal resective or palliative surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01763294
- Testing
- Nicolet Endeavor CR: 30min, Nicolet Endeavor CR: 60min, Nicolet Endeavor CR: 30min for 3 days
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- El Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia Manuel Velasco Suarez
Epilepsy
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of E2007 (Perampanel) Given as Adjunctive Therapy in Subjects With Refractory Partial Seizures
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of perampanel (up to 12 mg/day) given as adjunctive treatment in subjects with refractory partial seizures and to evaluate the maintenance of effect of…
- Trial name
- NCT00735397
- Testing
- perampanel
- Where
- 239 sites in United States, Argentina and 37 more
- Volunteers
- 1,218 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Epilepsy
Open Label Study (Everyone Who Participates Receives Drug) to Further Determine How Safe and Effective Oral Treatment of Seletracetam is in Patients With Refractory Epilepsy.
This is a safety and efficacy study of add on therapy with seletracetam in patients experiencing refractory epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00175864
- Testing
- Seletracetam (ucb 44212)
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy
RNS System NAUTILUS Study
To demonstrate that the RNS System for thalamic stimulation is safe and effective as an adjunctive therapy for the reduction of primary generalized seizures in individuals 12 years of age or older who have drug-resistant…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure
- Trial name
- NAUTILUS (NCT05147571)
- Testing
- Responsive stimulation
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroPace
Epilepsy Intractable
Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Outpatient Classical Ketogenic Diet and Modified Atkins Diet on Seizures Frequency, Nutritional Status and Some Biochemical Factors in Children and Adolescents With Intractable Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of a common neurological disorder. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are usually the primary treatment of epilepsy. However, almost 30% of patients do not respond to AEDs and other treatments including ketogenic diet…
- Trial name
- NCT03014752
- Testing
- Classical ketogenic diet, Modified Atkins diet
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies, Epileptic Spasms
Ketogenic Diet for Prevention of Epileptic Spasms in Infantile Onset Genetic Epilepsies
Epileptic spasms (ES) are a predominantly infantile seizure type observed frequently in certain genetic disorders. Ketogenic diet (high ratio of fat to carbohydrate/protein) is an established non-medication treatment for…
- Conditions
- Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies, Epileptic Spasms, Genetic Epilepsy, Neonatal and Infant Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT06700811
- Testing
- Ketogenic diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Heather Olson
Refractory Status Epilepticus
Application of tDCS Stimulation in Controlling Refractory Status Epilepticus
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of targeting tDCS stimulation for treatment of Refractory status epilepticus
- Trial name
- tDCS (NCT06344338)
- Testing
- tDCS stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Mitochondrial Diseases, Drug Resistant Epilepsy
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Vatiquinone for Treating Mitochondrial Disease in Participants With Refractory Epilepsy
This is a parallel-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with a screening phase that includes a 28-day run-in phase to establish baseline seizure frequency, followed by a 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled phase.
- Conditions
- Mitochondrial Diseases, Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Leigh Disease, Leigh Syndrome
- Trial name
- MIT-E (NCT04378075)
- Testing
- Vatiquinone
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Seizure, Epilepsy
Efficacy of Low Glycemic Index Diet Versus Classic Ketogenic Diet in Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment
Epilepsy is a common disease among children. Today, treating epilepsy remains a major challenge, with many children affected by this condition. According to reports, 30% of children with epilepsy do not respond well to treatment.
- Conditions
- Seizure, Epilepsy, Drug Resistant Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT06703983
- Testing
- Low Glycemic index therapy, Classic Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Epilepsy Generalized Idiopathic Not Intractable
Periodic Limb Movement and Genetic Generalized Epilepsy
The study aimed to study the correlation between periodic limb movement occurring during sleep and the different parameters of genetic generalized epilepsy
- Trial name
- Epilepsy (NCT03587506)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
Seizures
A Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Topiramate in Infants (Age 1-24 Months) With Refractory Partial-onset Seizures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics safety and tolerability of topiramate in infants aged 1-24 months with refractory partial-onset seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00233012
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Roll-over Study to Collect and Assess Long-term Safety of Everolimus in Patients With TSC and Refractory Seizures Who Have Completed the EXIST-3 Study [CRAD001M2304] and Who Are Benefitting From Continued Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety in patients with TSC and refractory seizures who are currently receiving everolimus treatment in the Novartis-sponsored EXIST-3 study and who are determined to be…
- Trial name
- NCT02962414
- Testing
- everolimus
- Where
- 67 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Status Epilepticus
Treatment of Refractory Status Epilepticus
The purpose of this study is to determine whether propofol or barbiturates should be preferred in the treatment of status epilepticus (continuous seizure activity) refractory to 2 standard antiepileptic agents.
- Trial name
- NCT00265616
- Testing
- propofol, thiopental/pentobarbital
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Epilepsy, Partial
A Placebo-controlled Study of Levetiracetam In Children (1mo to 4yrs of Age) With Partial Onset Seizures.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of levetiracetam used as adjunctive treatment in pediatric subjects age 1 month to less than 4 years with partial onset seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00175890
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Partial-onset Seizures
A Study With an Open-label Extension Phase to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Perampanel (E2007) Administered as an Adjunctive Therapy in Subjects With Refractory Partial-onset Seizures
The purpose of this study is to confirm the efficacy and safety of perampanel compared to placebo in patients with refractory partial-onset seizures
- Trial name
- NCT01618695
- Testing
- Perampanel
- Where
- 117 sites in Australia, China and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 940 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Co., Ltd.
Epilepsy Intractable
Multicenter Comparison of Interictal HFO as a Predictor of Seizure Freedom
In drug-resistant focal epilepsy, interictal high frequency oscillations (HFO) recorded from intracranial EEG (iEEG) may provide clinical information for delineating epileptogenic brain tissue.
- Trial name
- multiHFO (NCT05332990)
- Testing
- HFO analysis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich