New drug cenobamate tested in real life for stubborn seizures

NCT ID NCT06716801

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is tracking 300 adults with focal epilepsy whose seizures are not well controlled despite trying 2-3 other medications. Researchers are observing how well cenobamate works when added to their current treatment in real-world clinics across France, Germany, and Spain. The main goal is to see how many patients have at least a 50% reduction in seizures after 6 and 12 months of treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Cenobamate (a drug to reduce seizures)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that cenobamate helps more people with hard-to-control focal seizures achieve better seizure control in everyday clinical practice.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It is also relatively small (300 participants) and early in real-world use, so findings may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy focal epilepsy visual epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Hôpital TARNIER COCHIN

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    Paris, France, France

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