New liquid seizure medicine for kids under study

NCT ID NCT06534502

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

Summary

This study tests a liquid form of the seizure drug zonisamide in children aged 1 month to 17 years who have partial-onset seizures. The goal is to find the right dose and check for side effects. About 40 children will take the medicine for up to 12 weeks, with a follow-up visit one week later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
zonisamide oral suspension
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a child-friendly liquid dose of zonisamide to better control partial-onset seizures in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 4 study with only 40 children, so results may not apply to all. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States

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