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AMPA Receptor Antagonist

Perampanel for Status Epilepticus

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Maysaa Basha, MD
Research Sponsored by Wayne State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients in RSE that require IV anesthetic infusions. Note: RSE is defined as status epilepticus that fails to terminate after an adequate dose of benzodiazepines (1st line agents) and an AED (2nd line agent). Adequate doses have been defined in the screening (below).
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months and 6 months
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Study Summary

This trial aims to understand epilepsy treatment better and see if a new drug is safe and effective. 25 patients will be tested and monitored for 96 weeks.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with refractory status epilepticus (RSE), which is a type of seizure that doesn't stop after treatment with first and second-line medications. Participants must not be pregnant, have severe liver or kidney issues, anoxic brain injury as the cause of RSE, or take certain other drugs that affect how Perampanel works.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests Perampanel's effectiveness and safety in treating RSE at WSU for about 96 weeks. It includes initial screening, medical history review, physical and neurological exams, followed by two clinic visits. Patient data will be collected to identify outcome determinants.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, common ones associated with AEDs like Perampanel may include dizziness, sleepiness, irritability, aggression or anger outbursts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have severe epilepsy that didn't stop after two types of medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months and 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Secondary outcome measures
2. Total duration of intravenous anesthetic infusion.
3. The number of antiseizure medications used.
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Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 4 trial • 54 Patients • NCT03288129
28%
Dizziness
17%
Fatigue
15%
Somnolence
11%
Vomiting
9%
Nasopharyngitis
9%
Irritability
9%
Headache
7%
Nausea
7%
Ear infection
6%
Upper respiratory tract infection
6%
Balance disorder
6%
Memory impairment
6%
Aggression
6%
Depression
6%
Oropharyngeal pain
2%
Mental status changes
2%
Sudden unexplained death in epilepsy
2%
Transient ischaemic attack
2%
Suicidal ideation
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Perampanel 12 mg

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single arm prospective studyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adults patients equal or greater than 18 years Patients in RSE that require IV anesthetic infusions. Note: RSE is defined as status epilepticus that fails to terminate after an adequate dose of benzodiazepines (1st line agents) and an AED (2nd line agent). Adequate doses have been defined in the screening (below). Patients taking oral contraception who will be on the study long term should be informed about additional alternative methods of contraception.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Perampanel
2014
Completed Phase 4
~2890

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Wayne State UniversityLead Sponsor
310 Previous Clinical Trials
109,071 Total Patients Enrolled
Maysaa Basha, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWayne State University
Wazim Mohamed, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWayne State University

Media Library

Perampanel (AMPA Receptor Antagonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05684978 — Phase 4
Status Epilepticus Research Study Groups: Single arm prospective study
Status Epilepticus Clinical Trial 2023: Perampanel Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05684978 — Phase 4
Perampanel (AMPA Receptor Antagonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05684978 — Phase 4
~17 spots leftby Dec 2027