Clinical trials: Refractory Epilepsy in Children
Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy in Youth
The Potential of a Low Glutamate Diet as a Treatment for Pediatric Epilepsy
The study is investigating if following the low glutamate diet for 1 month, as compared to care as usual, can improve seizure frequency, severity, and duration; cognitive functioning; and/or quality of life in children with…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy in Youth, Randomized Controlled Trial, Refractory Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT04545346
- Testing
- Low Glutamate diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- American University
Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Ketogenic Diet
Feasibility, Tolerability and Efficacy of the Ketogenic Diet in Children With Drug-resistant Epilepsy in South Vietnam
According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people have epilepsy. Among them, nearly 80% of epileptic patients live in developing countries and 75% of them do not have access to treatment.
- Conditions
- Drug Resistant Epilepsy, Ketogenic Diet, Feasibility, Tolerability
- Trial name
- NCT05697887
- Testing
- Ketogenic diet
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Number 2 Children's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
Refractory Epilepsy in Children
Non-Helium Magnetoencephalography in Pediatric Refractory Epilepsy
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) in the preoperative assessment of children with refractory epilepsy, particularly in identifying the seizure focus, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT07064421
- Testing
- Magnetoencephalography plus Stereo-electroencephalography/Electrocorticography, Stereo-electroencephalography/Electrocorticography
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
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
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
Epileptic Encephalopathy
Cannabidiol in Children With Refractory Epileptic Encephalopathy
This study will assess the safety and tolerability of a cannabidiol-enriched Cannabis Herbal Extract in a small group of children with refractory epileptic encephalopathy.
- Trial name
- CARE-E (NCT03024827)
- Testing
- CanniMed® 1:20
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
The Benefit and Safety of Older Generation Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Children
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the efficacy and safety of first line anti epileptic drugs (AEDs) as substitution therapy for children who are resistant to second-line AEDs.
- Trial name
- NCT05697614
- Testing
- Valproic acid, Carbamazepin, Phenytoin
- Where
- 3 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Epilepsy, Epilepsy (Treatment Refractory)
Risk Factors for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children
This prospective cohort study evaluates clinical, electroencephalographic predictors of drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Predictive statistical and machine-learning models will be developed to facilitate early identification…
- Trial name
- PED-DRE (NCT07723287)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 375 people
- Sponsor
- Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
the Safety and Efficacy of N-acetyl Cysteine in Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
This study aims at investigating the possible efficacy and safety of N-acetyl cysteine as adjuvant therapy in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT05485558
- Testing
- N-acetyl cysteine, NAc
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University