Carisbamate for Seizures in Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Carisbamate as Adjunctive Treatment for Seizures Associated With LGS in Children and Adults

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Seizures Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
4 – 55
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
252 (estimated)
Sponsor
SK Life Science, Inc. · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children and adults with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome who experience drop seizures. Participants will take the drug carisbamate to see if it helps reduce the number of these seizures.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Anti-seizure medications

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome.
  • I have experienced at least two drop seizures in the last month.
  • I am between 4 and 55 years old.
  • I started having seizures before I turned 11.
  • I can keep a detailed diary of my seizures.
  • I am able to give informed consent to join this study.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a progressive neurological disease.
  • I have serious medical conditions that could affect my safety.
  • I have had a seizure that required emergency help within the last year.
  • I have taken certain medications, like ACTH, recently.
  • I am pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
  • I have had any type of serious drug allergy.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of carisbamate (YKP509) as adjunctive treatment in reducing the number of drop seizures (tonic, atonic, and tonic-clonic) compared with placebo in pediatric and adult subjects (age 4-55 years) diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject must have a documented history of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome by: 1. Evidence of more than one type of seizure, of which at least one should be an atonic or tonic seizure 2. History of an electroencephalogram (EEG) reporting diagnostic criteria for LGS (abnormal ba…
Contacts

Barbara Remes

201-421-3810

bremes@sklsi.com

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