Quick-hit anxiety med may calm light-triggered seizures
NCT ID NCT02351115
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small study tested whether a single dose of Staccato Alprazolam (a fast-acting form of a common anxiety drug) could reduce seizure-related brain activity in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Five adults with a history of light-triggered brain responses took the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug narrowed the range of flashing lights that cause abnormal brain activity. Results may help guide future treatments for epilepsy.
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Locations
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Consultants in Epilepsy & Neurology, PLLC
Boise, Idaho, United States
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New York University Epilepsy Center
New York, New York, United States
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University of Pennsylvania - Penn Epilepsy Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States