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Genetic generalized epilepsy
MONDO:0100575A generalized epilepsy that is understood to have a genetic etiology. This does not always mean that the epilepsy is inherited or can be transmitted to offspring, as the genetic etiology may be a de novo pathogenic variant, or the genetic etiology may have complex/polygenic inheritance.
41 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Genetic generalized epilepsy itself.
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Sub-types of Genetic generalized epilepsy
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Hereditary generalized epilepsy 0 trials · 33 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy 11 trials · 29 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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2 sub-types
- Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia 0 trials
- Epilepsy with myoclonic absences 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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High-Fat diet may stop infant seizures before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat) diet can prevent epileptic spasms in infants with genetic epilepsy. Ten babies under 9 months old will receive the diet and be monitored with regular EEGs. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible, potent…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Heather Olson • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug aims to cut brief staring spells in half
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an experimental drug called NPT 2042 can reduce the number and length of absence seizures (brief staring spells) in people aged 16-75 with genetic generalized epilepsy. Each participant will receive both the drug and a placebo in random order, with a two-…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NeuroPro Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC