New seizure drug shows promise in large trial

NCT ID NCT04557085

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a drug called cenobamate in 519 adults with partial onset seizures (focal seizures). Participants took cenobamate or a placebo alongside their usual seizure medications. The goal was to see if cenobamate could safely reduce seizure frequency. Results showed a significant decrease in seizures for those on cenobamate, supporting its use as an add-on therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

focal epilepsy visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Site 1

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Site 2

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Site 3

    Shanghai, China