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Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
MONDO:0005579A generalised epilepsy that encompasses several common seizure phenotypes including childhood absence epilepsy, juvenile absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures alone. These epilepsy syndromes have polygenic inheritance with or without environmental factors contributing to seizure susceptibility. Seizure types include one or a combination of absence seizures, myoclonic seizures and/or generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Also known as: generalized epilepsy, EIG, IGE, epilepsy, idiopathic generalized, hereditary idiopathic generalized epilepsy, idiopathic generalised epilepsy, idiopathic generalized epilepsy
36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Idiopathic generalized epilepsy itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
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Variable-age onset idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures 11 trials
- Juvenile absence epilepsy 3 trials
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy 3 trials Sub-types →
- Epilepsy, idiopathic generalized 20 0 trials
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Childhood-onset idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Childhood absence epilepsy 7 trials Sub-types →
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could a zapping cap tame epilepsy seizures?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. Thirty adults with hard-to-control epilepsy will use a head device for 30 minutes daily over two months. Researchers will track seizure counts …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Epilepsy drug side effects on kidneys under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at kidney function in 100 children with epilepsy, aged 1 month to 15 years, at Sohag University Hospital. Researchers will measure blood and urine markers and use ultrasound to check for kidney stones or damage linked to long-term anti-seizure medication. No new …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC