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Utility of perampanel in children with Lennox Gastaut syndrome

Evaluation of efficacy of adjunctive oral perampanel in children with Lennox Gastaut syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/11/060096
Enrollment
176
Registered
2023-11-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G408- Other epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Interventions

Intervention1: Oral Perampanel: During the Randomization Phase, participants will receive perampanel at a starting dose of 2 mg/day. Thereafter, the dose will be increased to a maximum target dose of

Sponsors

Indian Council of Medical Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must have a diagnosis of LGS as evidenced by: more than one type of generalized seizure, including drop seizures (atonic, tonic, or myoclonic) for at least 6 months before Visit 1; an electroencephalogram (EEG) reporting diagnostic criteria for LGS at some point in their history (abnormal background activity accompanied by slow, spike, and wave pattern 2. Aged 4-18 years Participants must have experienced an average of at least 2 drop seizures per week in the 4-week 3. Baseline Period preceding randomization: Participants must have been receiving 1 to 4 concomitant antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) at a stable dose for at least 30 days before Visit 1

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior treatment with perampanel within 30 days of visit 1

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percent Change in monthly seizure frequency in both the groupsTimepoint: 24 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Proportion of the patients with at least 50% reduction in seizure frequency as compared to baseline in both groups 2. Change in monthly drop attacks in both groups 3. Frequency of treatment emergent adverse effects in both groups Timepoint: 24 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactIndar Kumar Sharawat

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

sherawatdrindar@gmail.com09560182301

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026