Childhood absence epilepsy
MONDO:0010826A familial generalized pediatric epilepsy, characterized by very frequent (multiple per day) absence seizures, usually occurring in children between the ages of 4 and 10 years, with, in most cases, a good prognosis.
Also known as: pyknolepsy, petit mal seizure
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 7 tagged with Childhood absence epilepsy itself.
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Febrile seizures, familial, 8 0 trials
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Could a High-Fat diet replace drugs for kids with absence seizures?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a modified Atkins diet (low carb, high fat) can control seizures in children aged 3-12 with newly diagnosed absence epilepsy, without using standard medications. Forty children will be enrolled and compared to a group whose parents chose medication instea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New epilepsy drug aims to cut brief staring spells in half
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an experimental drug called NPT 2042 can reduce the number and length of absence seizures (brief staring spells) in people aged 16-75 with genetic generalized epilepsy. Each participant will receive both the drug and a placebo in random order, with a two-…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NeuroPro Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC