Epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures
MONDO:0005754A generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
Also known as: EGTCA, epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures alone, grand Mal epilepsy, tonic-clonic epilepsy
17 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New inhaler aims to halt seizures in seconds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a single inhaled dose of alprazolam (a fast-acting sedative) to stop prolonged seizures in people aged 12 and older. The goal is to see if it can end a seizure within 90 seconds and prevent it from coming back for at least 2 hours. About 350 participants …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New seizure drug shows promise in late-stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether XEN1101, taken alongside current seizure medications, can reduce the number of generalized tonic-clonic seizures (convulsions affecting the whole body). About 160 people aged 12 and older with these seizures will receive either XEN1101 or a placebo for se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Hope for down syndrome: drug may stop Alzheimer's seizures
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug levetiracetam can prevent epileptic seizures in 120 adults over 40 with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 96 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can stop seizures and possibly slow brai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Real-world safety of fycompa injection under the microscope for epilepsy patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks the safety of Fycompa injection in people with epilepsy who have partial-onset seizures (age 4 and older) or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (age 12 and older). Researchers will record any side effects and measure drug levels in children aged 4 to 12. …
Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rehearsal and sleep: unlocking memory secrets in epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how rehearsal (repeating information) and sleep help solidify memories in people with epilepsy. Participants learn object-location pairs, with some pairs rehearsed and others not, and their memory is tested after a short delay and again after 12 hours—eith…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Super MRI scans aim to unlock secrets of brain resilience
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses powerful MRI scanners to look at the brains and spinal cords of 700 people, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. The goal is to understand why some brains stay healthy while others decline. R…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC