Active clinical trials for "Epilepsies, Partial"

The main objective of the study is twofold: Assess the clinical efficacy of DBS on epilepsy according to their number and severity at 1 year follow up. Perform a cost-effectiveness analysis from the perspective of Medicare at 1 and 2 years. The study hypothesis is that thalamic DBS (neurostimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus) will decrease significantly, the frequency (potentially 50% reduction in severe crises) of the most severe seizures, in at least 50% of patients who have drug-resistant partial epilepsy; and should also improve significantly the quality of life through a gain of independence in activities of daily life, the possible recovery of functional abilities, recovery of social or professional activities.

Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of Oxcarbazepine XR as adjunctive treatment for adults with partial onset seizures

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of Eslicarbazepine acetate (BIA 2-093) when given with other anti-epileptic drugs to treat children with partial seizures whose condition has not been controlled by other drug treatments.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Eslicarbazepine acetate (BIA 2-093) is an effective adjunct therapy in the treatment of refractory partial seizures

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of pregabalin on sleep problems in patients with seizures.

Assessment of the efficacy under daily clinical conditions of the new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) gabapentin, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, pregabalin, tiagabine and topiramate, used as first-choice combination therapy (bitherapy) in patients with focal epilepsy.

The study will evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of pregabalin in pediatric patients, age 1 month through 16 years, with partial onset seizures.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that RWJ-333369 is safe and effective as add-on treatment of partial onset seizures.

In this clinical trial patients with newly diagnosed focal epilepsy aged 60 years or older receive three different antiepileptic drugs in a double-blind, randomized design over a period of 58 weeks. All drugs are licensed for the treatment of epilepsy. The primary endpoint of this study will be retention rate at 58-weeks, since it reflects both efficacy and tolerability.

This is a two-arm, randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority study using a flexible dosing regime to allow optimal zonisamide or carbamazepine therapy for individual subjects. Assessment of eligibility will take place at the Screening Visit. The subjects will be randomized to either the carbamazepine or zonisamide arm at the Randomization Visit (T1). T1 must occur as soon as possible (and at least within 14 days) of the Screening Visit in order to optimize subject care.