Visual cortex disorder

Researchers 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 …

This study tests whether intensive visual retraining at home can help people who have lost part of their vision due to damage to the brain's visual cortex, often from a stroke. Participants will use a computer program to practice detecting motion and orientation of visual stimuli…

This trial is testing whether an experimental medication called PRAX-628 can reduce the frequency of focal seizures in adults with epilepsy who are already taking one to three other seizure medications. Participants will receive either PRAX-628 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with the…

This pilot study tests deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the medial pulvinar, a new target in the brain, for people with drug-resistant epilepsy who have not improved with other treatments. Twelve adults aged 18 to 60 will receive the stimulation and track their seizures for 12 mon…

This study tests whether cenobamate, an experimental anti-epileptic drug, can safely reduce primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures when added to a person's usual seizure medications. Adults and adolescents aged 12 and older with PGTC seizures are randomly assigned to re…

This study tests a smart computer simulation (digital twin) of Saudi streets to train visually impaired people on safe navigation. Participants use 3D audio and a vibrating vest to learn to avoid obstacles. The goal is to see if this high-tech training reduces real-world collisio…

This study tested a drug called cenobamate in 519 adults with partial onset seizures (focal seizures). Participants took cenobamate or a placebo alongside their usual seizure medications. The goal was to see if cenobamate could safely reduce seizure frequency. Results showed a si…

This Phase 3 trial tested a drug called XEN1101 (azetukalner) in 380 adults with focal-onset seizures that were not well-controlled by other medications. Participants took either XEN1101 or a placebo alongside their usual seizure drugs. The study measured whether XEN1101 reduced …

This study looked at whether giving exosomes through the nose could help improve vision in 32 children with cortical visual impairment (CVI), a vision problem caused by brain injury. The children received the treatment once a month for six months and were monitored for changes in…

This study tested an investigational drug called RAP-219 in 30 adults with refractory focal epilepsy—seizures that don't respond well to current treatments. Participants took RAP-219 tablets to see if it safely reduces seizure frequency. The trial is now complete, and results wil…

This study tested the drug levetiracetam as the first treatment for seizures in 18 full-term newborns who had brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The goal was to find the right dose and check if it is safe and effective at reducing seizure activity on brain recordings. The…

This study looked at 200 women with eclampsia (a serious condition causing seizures during pregnancy) to see if giving magnesium sulphate into a vein (IV) or into a muscle (IM) works better to stop seizures from coming back. Women were randomly assigned to one of two treatment gr…

This study tested whether a single dose of naloxone, given right after a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, can help people with epilepsy breathe better and avoid sudden death. Researchers enrolled 485 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who were already in the hospital for monito…

This study tested whether a special type of MRI that measures sodium levels in the brain can help locate the exact area causing seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. 78 patients who were already scheduled for epilepsy surgery received a sodium MRI scan. Researchers com…

This study tested a smartphone app that guides children through deep breathing (hyperventilation) and records their face and sounds to detect absence seizures. 65 children with and without seizure history participated. The app's accuracy was compared to standard EEG monitoring. T…

This study tested whether a simple eye-tracking system can identify children with childhood absence epilepsy and related thinking problems. Researchers compared eye movement recordings from 60 participants (kids with epilepsy and healthy controls) to standard tests. The goal is t…

This study tested whether giving the seizure drug levetiracetam right away can prevent seizures in people who had a brain bleed (hemorrhagic stroke). About 50 adults with a recent brain bleed received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce seiz…

This study looked at whether adding Epidiolex (a CBD-based medicine) to usual treatment can improve seizures, behavior, sleep, and quality of life in people aged 1 to 65 with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). 79 participants took the drug and were monitored for changes in symptom…

This study looked at using a heat-based technique called thermocoagulation in 100 children aged 1.5 to 17 years with focal epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. During a brain monitoring procedure, doctors applied small heat lesions to the area where seizures start, aiming…

This pilot study tested a device called NaviFUS that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate the brain in 12 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy. The goal was to see if it is safe and can reduce seizure frequency. Participants kept seizure diaries and reported any side effects over …

This study tested a device that sends a very mild electrical current to the brain (tDCS) to see if it can safely reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication. 127 participants aged 9 and older received either real or fake (sham) stimulation for 10 se…

This pilot study tested whether prolonged exposure teletherapy can help adults with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and PTSD. Forty-four participants received either the teletherapy or standard education about PNES. The goal was to see if the therapy reduces seizure freq…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy could reduce anxiety in people with epilepsy who worry about their seizures. Fourteen participants were split into two groups: one received VR therapy using 360-degree videos of social or public settings, and the oth…

This study tested whether a sing-along song can help visually impaired individuals aged 6 to 20 learn to brush their teeth better. Forty participants in Nepal were split into two groups: one received standard audio-tactile instruction, and the other heard a song with the same ins…

Infantile spasms are a type of seizure that can harm development if not treated quickly, but they are often mistaken for normal movements. This study tested a computer program that learns from parent-recorded videos to tell the difference between these seizures and harmless movem…

This completed study looked at whether healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia received and understood safety materials about the epilepsy drug Depakine (sodium valproate). Researchers surveyed 455 doctors, pharmacists, and gynecologists to measure their knowledge and behavior. …

This study looked at how blood pressure and heart rate change in the hour after an epileptic seizure. Researchers measured these vital signs at several time points in 1,100 people with epilepsy. The goal was to better understand the body's response right after a seizure, which ma…

This study tested a new portable, wireless EEG monitor called NeuroBell on 17 full-term newborns who already needed brain monitoring. The goal was to see if the new device records brain signals as well as standard EEG machines. The study did not treat any condition, but aimed to …

This study tested a medicine called cenobamate in 26 children with partial-onset seizures. The goal was to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe. The study did not aim to cure or control seizures long-term, but to gather important information for future use.

This study tested a mobile app called OASES that guides nurses and clinical officers in rural Uganda through emergency care steps for severe diarrhea, breathing problems, and seizures. About 15 clinicians used the app during simulated patient scenarios to see if it helped them fo…

This study looked for early signs of epilepsy in children with autism and tested whether a structured exercise program could influence those signs. Fifty children aged 10-15 with autism, epilepsy, or both took part. Researchers analyzed blood, sleep, brain activity, and thinking …

This completed study looked at 72 newborns who had seizures shortly after birth. Researchers measured inflammation markers in their blood and tracked whether they later developed epilepsy. The goal was to understand if inflammation plays a role in epilepsy risk after neonatal sei…

This study aims to create an algorithm that detects epileptic seizures by continuously analyzing the heart's electrical activity (ECG). Researchers will use data from 40 epilepsy patients who had seizures recorded during long-term video-EEG monitoring. The goal is to see how accu…

This completed study looked at whether the sedative ketamine can cause seizure-like brain activity in people without epilepsy. Researchers monitored 300 adults undergoing a routine stomach scope procedure using EEG brain scans. They compared ketamine to two other common sedatives…

This study looked at new ways to measure and train eye movements in 21 people with macular degeneration, a condition that causes central vision loss. The goal was to see if training could help them use their remaining side vision more effectively. The research focused on understa…