Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
MONDO:0005579A generalised epilepsy that encompasses several common seizure phenotypes including childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures alone. These epilepsy syndromes have polygenic inheritance with or without environmental factors contributing to seizure susceptibility. Seizure types include one or a combination of absence seizures, myoclonic seizures and/or generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Also known as: generalized epilepsy, EIG, IGE, epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, hereditary idiopathic generalized epilepsy, idiopathic generalised epilepsy, idiopathic generalized epilepsy
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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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New drug could stop absence seizures without extra meds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether brivaracetam, taken as an oral solution, can stop absence seizures in people aged 2 to 25 with childhood or juvenile absence epilepsy. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and seizure freedom is checked using a 24-hour EEG after 14 days. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 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 Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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300 volunteers help create medical image bank for science
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:28 UTC