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Comparative evaluation of new antiseizure medication-perampanel with clobazam in children with epilepsy.

Perampanel vs Clobazam as first add on in children receiving Valproate-open labelled randomised trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/095671
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-10-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G409- Epilepsy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Perampanel: Dose- 2mg per day upto 8 mg per day based on clinical response by oral route Control Intervention1: Clobazam: Dose- 5 mg per day upto 10 mg per day as per clinical response.

Sponsors

Dr Ayush Gupta
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 4-12 years with a diagnosis of epilepsy receiving valproate at minimum 30mg/kg/day coming with breakthrough seizure will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who have poor compliance with valproate, those on multiple antiepileptic drugs, those receiving first line antiepileptic other than valproate, or those with chronic kidney or liver will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of patients attaining complete seizure freedom during 3 months follow up.Timepoint: 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of patients with decrease seizure frequency.Timepoint: 3 months;Incidence and severity of adverse effects (e.g., sedation, dizziness, aggression, mood changes, fatigue, cognitive slowing).Timepoint: 3 months;Discontinuation Rate: Proportion of patients who discontinue treatment due to side effects.Timepoint: 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnju Aggrawal

University college of medical sciences and GTB hospital

aanju67@gmail.com9910329791

Outcome results

None listed

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