A Randomized Study of XEN1101 Versus Placebo in Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to find out if an experimental drug called XEN1101 (the study drug) is a safe and effective option for people who have epilepsy and are experiencing generalized tonic clonic seizures.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Children and adults ages 12+ who:
  • Are diagnosed with epilepsy
  • Have had at least 3 primary generalized tonic clonic seizures within an 8-week period before joining the study
  • Have not had neurosurgery done to treat seizures for at least 1 year
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) less than 40 kg/m2
For more information, contact the study team at gloria.pinero@duke.edu.

Age Range

12-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you or your child choose to join the study, you/they will:
  • Get a random assignment (like a coin flip) to take the study drug or a placebo (inactive substance with no drug in it)
  • Take the study drug or placebo by mouth every day for up to 12 weeks
  • Visit our clinic for check ups while taking the study drug or placebo and for 8 weeks after finishing the study drug or placebo
  • Keep a daily diary of medication use and symptoms

Locations

Other

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study
to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of XEN1101 as Adjunctive
Therapy in Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

Principal Investigator

Muhammad
Zafar

Protocol Number

PRO00117392

NCT ID

NCT05667142

Phase

III

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment