Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
MONDO:0016532Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) belongs to the group of severe childhood epileptic encephalopathies.
Also known as: LGS, encephalopathy of childhood, epileptic encephalopathy Lennox-Gastaut type, macrocephaly and epileptic encephalopathy
35 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 Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which treatment tames LGS seizures better: surgery or more meds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to treat Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of childhood epilepsy: adding more anti-seizure medications or undergoing palliative surgery (like a vagus nerve stimulator or corpus callosotomy). Researchers will track thousands of children acro…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new Add-On seizure drug stay safe for kids over time?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing the long-term safety of brivaracetam, an anti-seizure medication, when used alongside other epilepsy treatments in children. Researchers are monitoring for side effects, including serious ones, over an extended period. The study includes children who previou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifeline for kids with severe epilepsy: drug access extended
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers continued access to rufinamide for children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, who completed a previous study. The goal is to keep providing the medication until it becomes commercially available in Poland. Only children who were already …
Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare, severe childhood epilepsy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether clemizole HCl (EPX-100) can safely reduce seizures when added to current treatments for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. About 260 children and adults aged 2 to 55 will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to measure c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Epygenix • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker trial aims to cut seizures in kids with severe epilepsy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can safely reduce seizures in children aged 5-14 with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. The trial uses a special device called Picostim to send electrical pulses to the brain. Researchers will track seizure f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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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Researchers launch major study to understand rare childhood epilepsy disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks children and adults with genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) over time. It does not test any treatment but collects information on development, seizures, and quality of life through in-person visits, virtual visits, or online surveys. The go…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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