Can a single puff of alprazolam calm light-triggered seizures?
NCT ID NCT02351115
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a single inhaled dose of Staccato Alprazolam (a fast-acting anxiety medicine) could reduce abnormal brain activity caused by flashing lights in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Five adults with a history of light-triggered brain responses took either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug narrowed the range of flash frequencies that trigger seizure-like activity. Results help understand if this approach could be a quick rescue option for light-sensitive seizures.
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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
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