Clinical trials: Seizure, Refractory
Epilepsy Intractable
Ciprofloxacin in Drug-resistant Epilepsy
This study aims to investigate the effect of a short-term prescription of ciprofloxacin on intestinal microbial pattern and seizure frequency of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
- Trial name
- CIDRE (NCT04763070)
- Testing
- Ciprofloxacin Oral Product
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Epilepsy
E2007 Given as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients With Refractory Partial Seizures
The primary objective of this study is to determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of E2007 given twice daily (bid) or once a day (qd) in patients with refractory partial-onset seizures (including secondarily generalized…
- Trial name
- NCT00144690
- Testing
- E2007 (perampanel)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Epilepsy Intractable
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation in the management of seizures in subjects with focal refractory epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT04325360
- Testing
- Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
RNS System LGS Feasibility Study
To generate preliminary safety and effectiveness data for brain-responsive neurostimulation of thalamocortical networks as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of generalized seizures in individuals 12 years of age or…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Intractable, Seizures
- Trial name
- NCT05339126
- Testing
- RNS System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- NeuroPace
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
Epilepsy Intractable
Sleep Disruption Pattern - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, with 40% of patients experiencing uncontrolled seizures despite medication. Comprehensive epilepsy centers recommend continuous video-electroencephalography monitoring to define seizure type…
- Trial name
- NCT06581133
- Testing
- Alarm system
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Refractory Epilepsy
Expanded Use of Cannabidiol Oral Solution
To allow subjects who have completed Insys 030 extension study to continue to take Cannabidiol oral solution.
- Trial name
- NCT03196934
- Testing
- Cannabidiol oral solution
- Sponsor
- MultiCare Health System Research Institute
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
Role of the Gut Microbiota in Pediatric Epilepsy
Nearly a third of children with epilepsy are refractory to pharmacotherapy. The ketogenic diet (KD) is a highly effective alternative therapy reducing seizure frequency by 50% in more than half of treated children.
- Trial name
- EPBiome (NCT04705298)
- Testing
- Prebiotic
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- British Columbia Children's Hospital
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
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 the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topiramate in epilepsy patients with difficult to treat, partial-onset seizures who are taking one or two standard antiepileptic drugs.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Epilepsies, Partial, Seizures
- Trial name
- NCT00236873
- Testing
- topiramate
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
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.
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
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
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
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
Benzodiazepine Refractory Status Epilepticus
Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial
The primary objective is to determine the most effective and/or the least effective treatment of benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus (SE) among patients older than 2 years.
- Trial name
- ESETT (NCT01960075)
- Testing
- Fosphenytoin, Levetiracetam, Valproic acid
- Where
- 65 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 478 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Lymphoma
Revlimid® Capsules Drug Use-results Surveillance (Relapsed or Refractory ATLL)
To understand the safety and efficacy of Revlimid® Capsules 2.5 mg and 5 mg (hereinafter referred to as Revlimid) under actual conditions of use in patients with relapsed or refractory adult T-cell leukemia lymphoma (hereinafter…
- Trial name
- NCT03098589
- Testing
- Revlimid
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 1,149 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Epilepsy, Cryptogenic, Epilepsy, Partial
IVIG Treatment for Refractory Immune-Related Adult Epilepsy
The purpose of the initial screening study is to find out if immune problems are an unrecognized cause of epilepsy in some patients.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Cryptogenic, Epilepsy, Partial, Seizure Disorder, Autoimmune Diseases, Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT01545518
- Testing
- IVIG
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Epilepsy Intractable
Sleep-Sensitive Seizure Risk Assessment With Wearable EEGs
Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, affects 40% of patients with uncontrolled seizures despite medications. Sleep disturbance exacerbates epilepsy, and vice versa, but existing literature suffers from limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT06545643
- Testing
- Dreem headband
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Epilepsy
GW273225 Therapy Added To Current Seizure Treatments In Patients With Partial Seizures
Study to determine drug interactions between GW273225 and the anticonvulsants valproate, carbamazepine or phenytoin
- Trial name
- NCT00567424
- Testing
- GW273225
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline