Clinical trials: Seizure Disorders
Epilepsy
Effect of Brivaracetam (BRV) on Nonpsychotic Behavioral Side Effects in Subjects Treated Previously With Levetiracetam (LEV)
Trial N01395 is to evaluate the reduction of nonpsychotic behavioral side effects in subjects with Epilepsy who switched to BRV 200 mg/day after discontinuing LEV due to such side effects; as well as the efficacy, safety and…
- Trial name
- NCT01653262
- Testing
- Brivaracetam
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma SA
Partial Seizures
A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Adjunctive Zonisamide in Paediatric Partial Onset Seizures (CATZ Extension Study)
The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of zonisamide used as an adjunctive treatment in pediatric subjects treated with 1 or 2 other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs).
- Trial name
- NCT01136954
- Testing
- Zonisamide
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Limited
Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Hypogonadal Men With Epilepsy With Testosterone and Either Anastrozole or Placebo
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment using a medication (anastrozole/Arimidex), which lowers estrogen levels in the blood is better than placebo, a tablet that does not contain any active medication, when…
- Conditions
- Seizure Disorder, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00179517
- Testing
- Anastrozole 1mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Epilepsy
Staccato Alprazolam and Photoparoxysmal Response
The purpose of this study is to determine whether people who usually have photosensitive epilepsy will show a reduction in epileptic activity when they take a single dose of Staccato Alprazolam as compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT02351115
- Testing
- B=Inhaled Alprazolam 0.5 mg, C=Inhaled Alprazolam 1 m, D= Inhaled Alprazolam 2 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Pneuma Inc.
Epilepsy
Single-dose and Steady-state Pharmacokinetics of BIA 2-093 and Its Metabolites
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of age on the pharmacokinetic profile of BIA 2-093 and its active metabolites.
- Trial name
- NCT02172755
- Testing
- BIA 2-093
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bial - Portela C S.A.
Epilepsies, Partial
Vision Testing in Patients With Partial Seizures Receiving Either Lyrica or Placebo
Patients with partial seizures currently taking 1-3 antiepileptic medications will have a 50:50 chance to receive Lyrica 300 mg per day or placebo (no active ingredients) added on to their current medications for 3 months.
- Trial name
- NCT00351611
- Testing
- Lyrica (pregabalin)
- Where
- 150 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Platelet Aggregation, Spontaneous, Migraine With Aura
pLatelEts And MigRaine iN patEnt foRamen Ovale
Migraine is a common, chronic neurovascular disorder characterized by attacks of severe headache, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and, in some patients, aura, and disabling neurological symptoms.
- Conditions
- Platelet Aggregation, Spontaneous, Migraine With Aura, Patent Foramen Ovale
- Trial name
- LEARNER (NCT03521193)
- Testing
- patent foramen ovale closure
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Low Frequency Electrical Stimulation of the Fornix in Intractable Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE)
The primary aim of the current proposal is to evaluate safety and tolerability, in terms of neuropsychological effects of low frequency electrical stimulation of the fornix (LFSF) in participants with medically-intractable Mesial…
- Trial name
- MTLE-DBS (NCT02383407)
- Testing
- Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Epilepsy
Safety and Tolerability Study of Diazepam Buccal Film (DBF) in Subjects With Epilepsy
This Phase 3, multicenter, open-label study of chronic, intermittent use of study drug (DBF) is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the buccal formulation of diazepam in children, adolescents and adults with…
- Trial name
- DBF (NCT03428360)
- Testing
- Diazepam Buccal Soluble Film 5, 7.5,10, 12.5,15 or 17.5 mg with individual dose determined according to age and weight category
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Aquestive Therapeutics
Epilepsy, Partial
Study Of The Safety And Efficacy Of Lyrica In The Treatment Of Newly Diagnosed Partial Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to assess whether Lyrica is a safe and effective treatment for partial epilepsy in comparison with an established treatment, Lamictal.
- Trial name
- NCT00280059
- Testing
- Pregabalin, Lamotrigine
- Where
- 102 sites in Belgium, Bulgaria and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 660 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
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
Fycompa Titration Intervals and Effects on Retention Rate
This study will aim to improve retention and tolerability by slowing the initial titration rate of perampanel from a standard up-titration rate of 2 week intervals to a slower up-titration rate consisting of 3 week intervals.
- Trial name
- NCT03457129
- Testing
- Perampanel Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Epilepsy
Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous Brivaracetam (Infusion or Bolus) as Adjunctive Antiepileptic Therapy
This is a multicenter, open-label, 4-arm, randomized, parallel-group study to evaluate safety and tolerability of Brivaracetam Intravenous (BRV iv) as adjunctive treatment for adults with epilepsy according to an initiation or a…
- Trial name
- NCT01405508
- Testing
- Brivaracetam tablets, Brivaracetam bolus, Brivaracetam infusion
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Epilepsy, Adherence, Medication
Behavioral Economics and Adherence in Teens (BEAT!)
Non-adherence to antiepileptic drug therapy is a significant problem for adolescents with epilepsy and has a critical impact on health and patient-reported outcomes.
- Trial name
- Beat! (NCT03958331)
- Testing
- Automated Digital Reminders, Individualized Adherence Feedback Report, Individual Adherence Feedback Report with Social Norms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Seizure
Neurostimulation to the Vagus Nerve for the Reduction in Frequency of Seizures Associated With Epilepsy
The purpose of this study is to see the effects of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation for the reduction in frequency of seizure associated with epilepsy in subjects 18 or older.
- Trial name
- NCT01910129
- Testing
- gammaCore
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- ElectroCore INC
Epilepsy
Cognitive Effects of Treatment of Interictal Discharges
The purpose of this study is to determine if levetiracetam (for patients with focal seizures) or lamotrigine (for patients with generalized seizures) reduces the occurrence of interictal discharges.
- Trial name
- NCT00916149
- Testing
- levetiracetam, Lamotrigine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Epilepsy
A Study of Diazepam After Intranasal and Intravenous Administration to Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this clinical research study is to assess the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of two formulations of diazepam after intranasal (nasal spray) and injectable diazepam after intravenous (I.V.) administration
- Trial name
- NCT01364558
- Testing
- Diazepam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome
The Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Electrical and Autonomic Cardiac Function in Children With Severe Epilepsy
The investigators propose to study the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on cardiac electrical function and the autonomic nervous system in children with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), when the CBD is…
- Trial name
- CBD1 (NCT02815540)
- Testing
- 12-Lead ECG, Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
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.
Epilepsies, Partial
Low vs. Standard Daily Doses of Antiepileptic Drugs in Newly Diagnosed, Previously Untreated Epilepsy(STANDLOW)
There are no guidelines on the first maintenance daily dose of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in newly diagnosed, previously untreated epilepsy.
- Trial name
- STANDLOW (NCT03689114)
- Testing
- Low dose carbamazepine, Standard dose carbamazepine, Low dose levetiracetam
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research