Structural epilepsy

MONDO:0100035

A type of epilepsy that is conceptualized as having a distinct structural brain abnormality that has been demonstrated to be associated with a substantially increased risk of epilepsy in appropriately designed studies. The structural brain abnormality can be acquired (such as due to stroke, trauma or infection) or may be of genetic origin; however, as we currently understand it, the structural brain abnormality is a separate disorder interposed between the acquired or genetic defect and the epilepsy.

12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Structural epilepsy itself.

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Could a simple tablet stop epilepsy after a stroke?

Prevention Not yet recruiting

This study tests whether a tablet called edaravone dexborneol can prevent epilepsy in people who have had a stroke and are at high risk. About 160 adults will receive either the tablet or a placebo for three months, starting within 48 hours of their stroke. Researchers will track…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Prevention

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC

Structural epilepsy

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could a simple tablet stop epilepsy after a stroke?