Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 2
MONDO:0010396Any early infantile epileptic encephalopathy in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CDKL5 gene.
Also known as: CDKL5 early infantile epileptic encephalopathy, DEE2, EIEE2, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 2, X-linked dominant, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 2, early infantile epileptic encephalopathy caused by mutation in CDKL5, epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 2, epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, type 2
26 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 2 itself.
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Can a new drug curb seizures in children with severe epilepsy?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental drug called TAK-935 in children aged 2 to 17 with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, two severe forms of epilepsy that often resist treatment. The trial compares TAK-935 added to standard anti-seizure medications against a placebo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug shows promise in long-term safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the long-term safety of a drug called LP352 (bexicaserin) in 41 people aged 12 to 65 with severe epilepsy syndromes like Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut. Participants took the drug three times daily for up to 52 weeks. The main goal was to check for side effects, while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Longboard Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New hope for rare seizure patients: Long-Term drug safety confirmed
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called fenfluramine (ZX008) for people with rare seizure disorders like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. A total of 412 participants who had completed earlier studies took the drug and were monitored for side effects…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zogenix, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Routine EEGs may hold hidden clues to childhood epilepsy — a new analysis method is put to the test
Diagnosis CompletedThis study is testing whether a computer tool called BioEP can detect signs of seizure susceptibility in standard EEG recordings from children with epilepsy. Researchers will analyze past EEGs from 530 children aged 2 to 18 who already have an epilepsy diagnosis. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Neuronostics Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate TAK-935 tested for Hard-to-Treat epileptic encephalopathies
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental drug called TAK-935 in adults with developmental and/or epileptic encephalopathies, severe brain conditions that cause frequent seizures and developmental problems. The trial enrolls a small number of participants who continue their regular…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily tablet quiet the seizures of two devastating genetic disorders?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental drug called soticlestat in people with two rare genetic conditions: Dup15q syndrome and CDKL5 deficiency disorder. Both conditions cause frequent motor seizures that are hard to control. The trial enrolls about 20 participants who take one …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Warm baths tested as seizure treatment for rare childhood disorder
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether daily 20-minute warm baths could safely reduce seizures in 8 children (ages 6 months to 6 years) with CDKL5 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder causing hard-to-control seizures. The treatment was added to their usual medications for 12 weeks. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New parent support programme shows promise for families of children with complex needs
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a community-based group programme called 'Encompass' for parents of children under 5 with complex neurodisability. Fifteen parents in East London attended ten group sessions over six months. The study aimed to see if the programme was feasible and acceptab…
Sponsor: City, University of London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Fever's impact on seizures in rare genetic disorder revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how fever changes seizure patterns in people with CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a rare genetic condition that causes hard-to-control seizures. Researchers surveyed parents of 131 affected individuals to collect information on fever history and seizure frequency.…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC