Clinical trials: Refractory Seizures
Generalized Epilepsy
A Study to Determine if BHV-7000 is Effective and Safe in Adults With Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy With Generalized Tonic-clonic Seizures
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BHV-7000 is effective in the treatment of idiopathic generalized epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures and includes an additional open-label extension (OLE) phase.
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT06425159)
- Testing
- BHV-7000
- Where
- 109 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd.
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.
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
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure
A Phase 3 Study to Examine the Efficacy and Safety of ZX008 in Subjects With CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.
This is a Phase 3 Study to examine the efficacy and safety of ZX008 in children and adults with cyclin-dependent kinase like-5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder (CDD).
- Conditions
- CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure, Epileptic Spasm, Refractory Seizures
- Trial name
- GEMZ (NCT05064878)
- Testing
- Fenfluramine
- Where
- 46 sites in United States, Austria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Zogenix, Inc.
Epilepsies, Partial
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of OXC XR as Adjunctive Therapy for Partial Seizures
Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of Oxcarbazepine XR as adjunctive treatment for adults with partial onset seizures
- Trial name
- PROSPER1 (NCT00772603)
- Testing
- 2400mg SPN-804, 1200mg SPN-804
- Where
- 71 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Epilepsy
A Study to Look at the Efficacy and Safety of Keppra® Extended Release Formulation - XR
This is a safety and efficacy study of Keppra® extended release formulation - XR in patients with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00368069
- Testing
- Keppra® extended release formulation - XR
- Where
- 34 sites in Brazil, Finland and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Refractory Partial Seizures
An add-on Study of E2007 in Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures Uncontrolled With Other Anti-epileptic Drugs (AEDs)
The purpose of this study is to explore the maximum tolerated dose of E2007 in Japanese patients with refractory partial seizures which are uncontrolled with other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
- Trial name
- NCT00849212
- Testing
- E2007
- Where
- 9 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Co., Ltd.
Epilepsy
Pharmacokinetic Study With an Oral Suspension of Perampanel as Adjunctive Therapy in Pediatric Subjects With Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of perampanel during the Maintenance Period of the Core Study following oral suspension administration given as an adjunctive therapy in pediatric participants…
- Trial name
- NCT02914314
- Testing
- perampanel
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Latvia
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Epilepsy
4-Year Open-Label Extension Phase of the Parallel-Group Study of E2007 in Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of perampanel given as adjunctive, long-term treatment in patients with refractory partial onset seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00368472
- Testing
- Perampanel
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Drug Safety, Normal Drug Tolerance
Remegal Different Doses in Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures
The purpose of this study is to determine weather different doses of Remegal are effective,safety and tolerant in Additional Therapy for Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures and pharmacokinetics definition
- Conditions
- Drug Safety, Normal Drug Tolerance, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT01179854
- Testing
- Remegal
- Where
- 4 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Valexfarm
Seizures
Retigabine (Adjunctive Therapy) Efficacy and Safety Study for Partial Onset Refractory Seizures in Epilepsy
This Phase 3 study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retigabine dosed at 1200 mg/day, in three equally divided doses, compared with placebo in patients with epilepsy who are receiving up to three…
- Trial name
- RESTORE1 (NCT00232596)
- Testing
- Retigabine
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Epilepsy
Trial to Assess Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy vs. Anti-Epileptic Drug (AED) Treatment in Children With Refractory Seizures
This is a randomized study designed to compare long-term treatment outcomes in pediatric patients with refractory seizures treated with VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy versus anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
- Trial name
- NCT01118455
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy, Anti-Epileptic Drug (AED)
- Where
- 19 sites in Austria, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Cyberonics, Inc.
Partial Epilepsy
Efficacy and Safety Study of BIA 2-093 in Combination With Other Anti-Epileptic Drugs to Treat Partial Epilepsy
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of eslicarbazepine acetate once-daily at doses of 400 mg, 800 mg and 1200 mg compared with placebo as adjunctive therapy in patients with refractory partial epilepsy…
- Trial name
- NCT00957047
- Testing
- eslicarbazepine acetate, ESL - Part II
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Bial - Portela C S.A.
Epilepsy
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability and Explore the Efficacy of Zonisamide as add-on Therapy in Elderly Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures
A two arm, randomized, double-blind study comparing zonisamide with placebo. The zonisamide arm will consist of 100 subjects and the placebo arm of 50 subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01546688
- Testing
- Zonisamide at targeted daily doses of 100-500 mg/day
- Where
- 36 sites in Germany, Hungary and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Limited
Refractory Partial Seizures
To Evaluate 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 efficacy, safety and tolerability of perampanel when given as an adjunctive therapy in subjects with refractory partial seizures.
- Trial name
- NCT00699582
- Testing
- E2007 (perampanel)
- Where
- 92 sites in United States, Austria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 389 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Refractory Epilepsy
Bioavailability, Safety and Tolerability of Diazepam Nasal Spray Versus Diazepam Rectal Gel (Diastat®)
This is a multi-center, open-label, crossover, pharmacokinetic, bio-availability study involving adolescents and adults with refractory (drug-resistant) epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02474407
- Testing
- diazepam nasal spray, diazepam rectal gel
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Acorda Therapeutics
Epilepsy, Epilepsies, Partial
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Topiramate as add-on Therapy in the Treatment of Epilepsy Patients With Difficult to Treat, Partial-onset Seizures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topiramate as add-on therapy in epilepsy patients with difficult to treat, partial-onset seizures who are taking one or two standard anti-epileptic drugs.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Epilepsies, Partial, Seizures
- Trial name
- NCT00236860
- Testing
- topiramate
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
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
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
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