Hot baths tested as seizure treatment for rare childhood disorder
NCT ID NCT07602205
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking a daily hot bath (40-42°C for 20 minutes) at home can reduce epileptic seizures in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The trial will include 34 children aged 6 months to 14 years whose seizures are not controlled by medication. Researchers will measure how many participants have at least a 50% drop in seizure frequency over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hot water baths (40-42°C for 20 minutes daily)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce seizures in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 34 participants. The treatment is unproven, and hot baths may not reduce seizures or could cause discomfort or safety risks.
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