Self-limited childhood occipital epilepsy
MONDO:0007558A rare, genetic neurological disorder characterized by visual seizures and occipital epileptiform paroxysms reactive to ocular opening which present in infancy to mid-adolescence. Vomiting, tonic eye deviation and impairment of consciousness are typically associated with the Panayiotopoulos type, while visual hallucinations, ictal blindness and post-ictal headache are commonly observed in the Gastaut type. Electroencephalographic findings in both types are similar and include bilateral, synchronous, high voltage spike-wave complexes in a normal background activity located predominantly in the occipital lobes.
Also known as: benign occipital epilepsy, BOE, epilepsy, benign occipital
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Self-limited childhood occipital epilepsy itself.
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Childhood occipital visual epilepsy 0 trials
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Real-World study tracks Epidyolex's Long-Term impact on seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 158 people in France who are prescribed Epidyolex (a cannabidiol-based medicine) for seizures as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how long people stay on the treatment, side effects, seizure frequency, and changes in daily functioning and quali…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New inhaler aims to stop prolonged seizures fast and safely
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests the long-term safety of an inhaled medication called Staccato alprazolam for people aged 12 and older who have prolonged seizures. About 300 participants will use the inhaler when a seizure starts to see if it stops the seizure quickly and without serious side ef…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC