Photosensitive epilepsy
MONDO:0015643An epilepsy characterized by seizures triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in space or time, such as flashing lights.
Also known as: photoparoxysmal response, PSE
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Pressurized oxygen may heal radiation damage in cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help heal severe tissue damage caused by past radiation treatment. 39 adults who had radiotherapy and developed serious radiation injuries received HBOT sessions in a pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Routine EEGs may hold hidden clues to childhood epilepsy — a new analysis method is put to the test
Diagnosis CompletedThis study is testing whether a computer tool called BioEP can detect signs of seizure susceptibility in standard EEG recordings from children with epilepsy. Researchers will analyze past EEGs from 530 children aged 2 to 18 who already have an epilepsy diagnosis. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Neuronostics Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick-hit anxiety med may calm light-triggered seizures
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a single dose of Staccato Alprazolam (a fast-acting form of a common anxiety drug) could reduce seizure-related brain activity in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Five adults with a history of light-triggered brain responses took the drug or a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nova Pneuma Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC