Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants

NCT ID NCT05104983

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and monitor safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tuberous sclerosis tuberous sclerosis 1 epilepsy prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • Children's Hospital Colorado

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Seattle Children's Hospital

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    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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  • Stanford University

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    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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  • University of California at Los Angeles

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27510, United States

  • University of Texas HSC at Houston

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Washington University -- St. Louis

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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