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Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants

NCT ID NCT05104983

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and monitor safety.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 64 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2021

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 day to 6 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 0-6 months of age at the time of enrollment (subject must be \<7 months of chronological age at time of randomization and treatment initiation). Corrected age must be at least 39 weeks (calculated by subtracting the number of weeks born before 40 weeks gestation from the chronological age). 2. Has a confirmed diagnosis of TSC based on established clinical or genetic criteria Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior history of seizures (clinical or electrographic) at the time of enrollment or identified on baseline EEG. 2. Has been treated in the past or is currently being treated at the time of enrollment with conventional anticonvulsant medications (AEDs), systemic (oral) mTOR inhibitors (such as rapamycin, sirolimus, or everolimus), ketogenic-related special diet, or another anti-seizure therapeutic agent, device, or procedure. 3. Has taken any other investigational drug as part of another research study, within 30 days prior to the baseline screening visit. 4. Has a significant illness or active infection at the time of the baseline screening visit 5. Has a history of significant prematurity, defined as gestational age \<30 weeks at the time of delivery, or other significant medical complications at birth or during the neonatal period that other than TSC would convey additional risk of seizures or neurodevelopmental delay (i.e. HIE, severe neonatal infection, major surgery, prolonged ventilatory or other life-saving supportive care or procedures). 6. Abnormal laboratory values at baseline (i.e., renal function, liver function, or bone marrow production) that are in the opinion of the investigator clinically significant and may jeopardize the safety of the study subject. 7. Prior, planned or anticipated neurosurgery within 3 months of the baseline visit 8. Has a TSC-associated condition for which mTOR treatment is clinically indicated (i.e. SEGA or AML). 9. Subjects who are, in the opinion of the investigator, unable to comply with the requirements of the study.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • University of California at Los Angeles

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27510, United States

  • University of Texas HSC at Houston

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Washington University -- St. Louis

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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