New hope for Drug-Resistant epilepsy? early trial tests everolimus

NCT ID NCT07095933

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether everolimus, a drug that targets a specific cell pathway, can safely reduce seizures in adults with focal epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard medications. Five participants will take everolimus alongside their usual drugs for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if seizure frequency and severity improve, offering a new option for people with refractory epilepsy.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China

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