Clinical trials: Seizure, Refractory
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
Levetiracetam Versus Topiramate as Adjunctive Therapy to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety in Subjects With Refractory Partial Onset Seizures
To assess the long-term effects of levetiracetam on retention rate in subjects with refractory partial onset seizure that are not fully controlled with 1 to 3 concomitant antiepileptic drugs, compared to topiramate as add-on…
- Trial name
- NCT01229735
- Testing
- Levetiracetam, Topiramate
- Where
- 24 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 343 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Korea Co., Ltd.
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
Rufinamide Given as Adjunctive Therapy in Participants With Refractory Partial Seizures
To evaluate the effect of rufinamide on total partial seizure frequency in adolescent and adult participants (12 to 80 years, inclusive) with refractory partial onset seizures maintained on a maximum of 3 stable antiepileptic…
- Trial name
- NCT00334958
- Testing
- Rufinamide
- Where
- 77 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Refractory Partial Seizures
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of E2007 (Perampanel) Given as Adjunctive Therapy in Subjects With Refractory Partial Seizures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of perampanel when given as an adjunctive therapy in subjects with refractory partial seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00699972
- Testing
- E2007 (perampanel)
- Where
- 97 sites in United States, Argentina and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Epilepsy
Ketogenic Diet Program for Epilepsy
This study will assess the effectiveness of the ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and moderate protein) in treating epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02497105
- Testing
- Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Seizure
Levetiracetam Versus Phenobarbital in Benzodiazepines Unresponsive Paediatric Prolonged Seizures
Convulsive prolonged seizures in children are the most common life-threatening neurological emergencies. The aim of active management of seizure control is to prevent irreversible neuronal damage as early as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT07098728
- Testing
- Levetiracetam IV, Phenobarbital
- Where
- 2 sites in Burma
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health and Sports, Myanmar
PCDH19-Related Epilepsy
Study of Adjunctive Ganaxolone Treatment in Female Children With Protocadherin 19 (PCDH19)-Related Epilepsy (Violet Study)
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of adjunctive ganaxolone therapy compared to placebo for the treatment of seizures in female children and young adults with genetically confirmed PCDH19 gene…
- Trial name
- NCT03865732
- Testing
- Ganaxolone
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Hungary and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Grand Mal Status Epilepticus, Non-convulsive Status Epilepticus
Refractory Status Epilepticus Treatment Study
Identify the most effective dose of valproic acid when used in combination with phenytoin for treatment of patients with refractory status epilepticus, which allow a better clinical course and prognosis of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01586208
- Testing
- valproic acid (VPA)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
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
New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus, New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus
COMparison Between Anakinra and Tocilizumab in NORSE - "COMBAT-NORSE"
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).
- Conditions
- New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus, New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus, Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES)
- Trial name
- COMBAT-NORSE (NCT07281027)
- Testing
- Anakinra, Tocilizumab, Standard medical treatment
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 438 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Epilepsy
A Dose-ranging Study With Brivaracetam in Patients From 16 to 65 Years With Refractory Partial Onset Seizures.
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of brivaracetam (at doses of 5, 20 and 50 mg/day in twice a day administration) as add-on therapy in subjects with focal epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00175825
- Testing
- Brivaracetam
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
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
Hypoxic Brain Damage, Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Intranasal AAV9-PHP.eB Gene Therapy in Cerebral Palsy (CP) & Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
This international study, organized by Healing Hope International, is an observational registry designed to collect real-world data on participants living with chronic hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) who receive an emerging…
- Conditions
- Hypoxic Brain Damage, Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Due to Cardiac Arrest, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy of Newborn
- Trial name
- GEN-HOPE (NCT07264166)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Hope International
Refractory Partial Seizures
Safety Study of Rufinamide Given as an add-on Therapy to Treat Patients With Seizures
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Rufinamide in reducing seizure frequency in subjects with partial seizures not fully controlled despite treatment with 1 to 3 concomitant antiepileptic drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT04558580
- Testing
- Rufinamide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Epilepsy
A Study for Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Zonisamide and Lamotrigine (Lamictal) for Subjects With Refractory Simple Partial, Complex Partial or Partial With Secondary Generalized Seizures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of zonisamide for anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) treated subjects with refractory simple partial, complex partial or partial with secondary generalized seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00292461
- Testing
- Zonisamide, Lamotrigine
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Aspirin
Aspirin as an add-on Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
There had been much evidence in aspirin controlling tumorous conditions conducted by basic researches, especially through mammilian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway.
- Conditions
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Aspirin, Epilepsy, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT03356769
- Testing
- Aspirin, AED
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
Study of Adjunctive Ganaxolone Treatment in Children and Young Adults With CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of adjunctive ganaxolone therapy compared to placebo for the treatment of seizures in children and young adults with genetically confirmed CDKL5 gene mutation.
- Trial name
- Marigold (NCT03572933)
- Testing
- ganaxolone
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Marinus Pharmaceuticals
Status Epilepticus
Ketamine in Refractory Convulsive Status Epilepticus
To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous administration of ketamine in the treatment of refractory convulsive status epilepticus in children compared to administration of midazolam at high doses, thiopental and / or propofol.
- Trial name
- KETASER01 (NCT02431663)
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Quality of Life, Epilepsy (treatment Refractory)
Evaluation of the Epilepsy-related Quality of Life, Seizure-related Accidents and Validation of the Mjn-SERAS Solution in the Normalised Patient Environment with Real-World Data
The study will be prospective, multicentre, postmarketing clinical study, with a controlled and randomized design, to perform the analysis of 130 subjects with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy, patients whose clinical semiology…
- Trial name
- SERAS_Home_RWD (NCT05845255)
- Testing
- mjn-SERAS
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- MJN Neuroserveis, S.L