New hope for kids with seizures: cenobamate trial launches
NCT ID NCT07594158
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a drug called cenobamate in 20 Japanese children aged 2 to 17 who have partial-onset seizures that are not fully controlled by current treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Participants will take cenobamate tablets daily, with doses adjusted based on their response.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cenobamate (tablet)
What this could lead to
If successful, cenobamate could offer a new treatment option to help control partial seizures in children with epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, open-label study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Japan Red Cross Fukuoka Hospital
RECRUITINGFukuoka, Japan