Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome
MONDO:0015584A rare, potentially fatal, epileptic encephalopathy characterized by explosive-onset of recurrent multifocal and bilateral tonic-clonic seizures following an unspecific febrile illness. The syndrome develops without a clear acute structural, toxic or metabolic cause, in a patient without previous epilepsy. FIRES is a subgroup of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), and requires a preceding febrile infection as a mandatory feature.
Also known as: AERRPS, DESC syndrome, FIRES, Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES), acute encephalitis with refractory repetitive partial seizures, acute non-herpetic encephalitis with severe refractory status epilepticus, devastating epileptic encephalopathy in school-aged children, fever-induced refractory epileptic encephalopathy in school-aged children
8 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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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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New study tracks how epilepsy affects Kids' brains over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,300 children with epilepsy to see how their thinking and learning abilities change over many years. Researchers will track brain development, seizure control, and quality of life. The goal is to find early signs that predict how a child's cognitive skills wil…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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