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Neural Cell Therapy
NRTX-1001 Neural Cell Therapy for Epilepsy
Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Neurona Therapeutics
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Seizure frequency averages ≥2 per 28-day period over the 6 months prior to screening
Has failed to achieve seizure control despite adequate trials of at least 2 ASDs at appropriate doses
Must not have
Epilepsy due to other and/or progressive neurologic disease
Primary or secondary immunodeficiency
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Summary
This trial tests if injecting special brain cells into the brain can help patients with hard-to-treat epilepsy. The new cells release a calming chemical to reduce seizures. Patients will also take medicines to prevent their bodies from rejecting the new cells.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18 to 65 with drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Participants must have a history of focal seizures, be on stable epilepsy medication doses, and have confirmed seizure focus in one temporal lobe. They should not have attempted suicide in the past year, severe psychiatric disorders, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, progressive neurological diseases other than epilepsy, significant medical conditions that impair participation, immunodeficiency or chronic intracranial devices.
What is being tested?
The study tests NRTX-1001 neural cell therapy's safety and effectiveness against placebo (sham comparator) in reducing seizure frequency. It involves a single stereotactic injection of inhibitory nerve cells directly into the brain of subjects with unilateral mesial temporal lobe epilepsy who haven't responded to at least two anti-seizure drugs.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include adverse reactions related to brain injections such as headache, bleeding or infection at the injection site; immune response issues due to foreign cells; and any unforeseen complications from altering brain cell activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I have had an average of 2 or more seizures every month for the last 6 months.
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I still have seizures despite trying at least 2 different seizure medications.
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I have focal seizures known as temporal lobe epilepsy.
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My seizures are confirmed to originate from one side of my brain.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
My epilepsy is caused by a progressive neurological condition.
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I have a condition that weakens my immune system.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Frequency of serious or severe AEs
Secondary study objectives
Change in seizure frequency
Responder rate
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: NRTX-1001 (Stage 2)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Up to 20 subjects.
Group II: NRTX-1001 (Stage 1)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Up to 10 subjects.
Group III: Sham Comparator (Stage 2)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Up to 10 subjects.
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE) focus on reducing neuronal excitability to prevent seizures. Antiseizure medications like carbamazepine, levetiracetam, and valproate stabilize neuronal membranes and inhibit excessive electrical activity by targeting sodium channels, GABA receptors, or calcium channels.
Surgical interventions, such as anterior temporal lobectomy, aim to remove or disconnect the epileptogenic focus in the temporal lobe. The trial involving inhibitory nerve cells introduces a novel approach by directly reducing neuronal excitability through the introduction of cells that inhibit overactive neurons, potentially offering a more targeted and effective treatment for drug-resistant MTLE patients.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Neurona TherapeuticsLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
10 Total Patients Enrolled
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)OTHER
69 Previous Clinical Trials
3,316 Total Patients Enrolled
David Blum, MDStudy DirectorNeurona Therapeutics
3 Previous Clinical Trials
402 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- Your MRI shows a possible cancerous growth.I have been on a stable dose of my seizure medication for at least a month.I have had an average of 2 or more seizures every month for the last 6 months.My epilepsy is caused by a progressive neurological condition.I still have seizures despite trying at least 2 different seizure medications.I have focal seizures known as temporal lobe epilepsy.You tried to harm yourself in the last year.You have another medical condition that would make it unsafe for you to take part in the study.I am between 18 and 65 years old.My seizures originate from a part of my brain that doesn't affect speech, or if they do, my memory test scores are low.You have serious mental health issues.I have a condition that weakens my immune system.My seizures are confirmed to originate from one side of my brain.You have a device in your head that stays there for a long time.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: NRTX-1001 (Stage 1)
- Group 2: NRTX-1001 (Stage 2)
- Group 3: Sham Comparator (Stage 2)
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.