Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
MONDO:0016532Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) belongs to the group of severe childhood epileptic encephalopathies.
Also known as: LGS, encephalopathy of childhood, epileptic encephalopathy Lennox-Gastaut type, macrocephaly and epileptic encephalopathy
40 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 26 tagged with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome itself.
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Sub-types of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
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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 an experimental drug cut drop seizures in a severe childhood epilepsy?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers are testing whether soticlestat, an experimental drug, can reduce major drop seizures when added to standard antiseizure therapy in children, teenagers, and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. About 270 participants will take either soticlestat or a placebo for 16 we…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 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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How many people live with rare epilepsies in spain? a nationwide count aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from public hospitals in Spain to count how many children, teenagers, and adults have Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and how many new cases are diagnosed each year. It is an observational study, meaning no treatment or intervention…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC