Neonatal/infantile epilepsy syndrome

This study tests whether the drug Fintepla (fenfluramine) can improve how the brain and lungs respond to carbon dioxide in people with Dravet syndrome, a severe epilepsy. Poor responses to CO2 may increase the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Twenty-five parti…

This study looks at the best way to switch children with Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome from artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol to Epidiolex, an FDA-approved CBD medication. About 25 children aged 2 to 18 will gradually increase their Epidiolex dose while reducing thei…

This study tests whether the drug ganaxolone can reduce seizures in children aged 6 months to 2 years with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition causing hard-to-control seizures. Twenty children will receive either ganaxolone or a placebo alongside their usual seizu…

This study tests whether taking a daily hot bath (40-42°C for 20 minutes) at home can reduce epileptic seizures in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The trial will include 34 children aged 6 months to 14 years whose seizures are not controlled by medication. Researchers wi…

This study will check if two common brain monitors used during anesthesia (BIS and Sedline) give accurate readings in children with severe seizure disorders. Researchers will compare these monitors to a standard EEG in 40 children under 16. The goal is to make anesthesia safer fo…

This study tests whether a wearable device that records brain waves, heart rate, and movement at home can help doctors better adjust the dose of the seizure drug fenfluramine for people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Twenty patients will wear the device for 3-7 …