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.
40 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New epilepsy drug tested for Long-Term safety in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug brivaracetam in children and teenagers with childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy. About 120 participants who have already taken the drug in earlier studies will continue treatment and be monitored for side ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug XEN1101 tested for long-term seizure control
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of XEN1101 (azetukalner) in 880 adults with focal or tonic-clonic seizures. Participants who completed earlier studies will take XEN1101 capsules for up to 6 years. Researchers will track side effects and changes in monthly …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug vormatrigine tested for Long-Term safety in 700 adults
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety of a once-daily drug called vormatrigine in 700 adults with focal or generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Participants must have already taken vormatrigine in a previous trial or program. The main goal is to check for side effects and chan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Praxis Precision Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Epidyolex's Long-Term impact on seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 158 people in France who are prescribed Epidyolex (a cannabidiol-based medicine) for seizures as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how long people stay on the treatment, side effects, seizure frequency, and changes in daily functioning and quali…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare epilepsy: drug shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether fenfluramine (ZX008) can safely reduce seizures in 87 children and adults with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition causing severe epilepsy. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, followed by an open-label extension wher…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zogenix, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to tame severe seizures in kids with dravet syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gene therapy called ETX101 in 4 children with Dravet syndrome, a severe seizure disorder caused by a gene change. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the gene to brain cells. The main goals are to see if it is safe and if it reduces s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Encoded Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Bridge program keeps seizure drug available for eligible patients
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides continued access to the seizure medication perampanel (Fycompa) for people who completed certain earlier studies and are still benefiting from the drug. It runs until the drug is commercially available in their country or no participants remain. Only those a…
Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:19 UTC
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New inhaler aims to stop prolonged seizures fast and safely
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety of an inhaled medication called Staccato alprazolam for people aged 12 and older who have prolonged seizures. About 300 participants will use the inhaler when a seizure starts to see if it stops the seizure quickly and without serious side ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare burning pain: drug trial targets genetic cause
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage study tests whether BHV-7000 can reduce chronic pain in people with inherited erythromelalgia, a rare condition causing severe burning pain due to a genetic mutation. Only 5 adults with a specific NaV1.7 mutation will participate, comparing the drug to a placebo …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC