Epilepsy
Conditions
Keywords
epilepsy, refractory, seizure, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics
Brief summary
Study to determine drug interactions between GW273225 and the anticonvulsants valproate, carbamazepine or phenytoin
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Confident diagnosis of epilepsy * Currently on VPA, CBZ or PHT * \>or= 4 seizures/4 weeks prior to screen
Exclusion criteria
* Prior lamotrigine use (excluded if treatment discontinued for clinically significant safety reasons (i.e., rash, hypersensitivity)). * Females of childbearing potential on hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetic drug interactions with the most common inhibiting and inducing antiepileptic drugs AEDs: valproate(VPA), carbamazepine(CBZ) and phenytoin (PHT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety/tolerability of GW273225 in adults with refractory epilepsy Efficacy of GW273225 in adults with refractory epilepsy Potential initial starting doses for a subsequent placebo-controlled dose-ranging Phase IIb study. | — |
Countries
United States