Juvenile absence epilepsy
MONDO:0800453A genetic epilepsy with onset occurring around puberty. Juvenile absence epilepsy is characterized by sporadic occurrence of absence seizures, frequently associated with a long-life prevalence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) and sporadic myoclonic jerks.
Also known as: JAE, epilepsy juvenile absence
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Juvenile absence epilepsy itself.
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New drug could stop absence seizures without extra meds
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether brivaracetam, taken as an oral solution, can stop absence seizures in people aged 2 to 25 with childhood or juvenile absence epilepsy. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and seizure freedom is checked using a 24-hour EEG after 14 days. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug shows promise for kids in Long-Term trial
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety and tolerability of the drug brivaracetam in 84 children and young adults (ages 2 to 26) with childhood or juvenile absence epilepsy. Participants who had already been in a previous study were given brivaracetam and monitored for side eff…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC