Adjunctive Everolimus (RAD 001) Therapy for Epilepsy in Children With Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS) (NCT01997255) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2
Adjunctive Everolimus (RAD 001) Therapy for Epilepsy in Children With Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS)
Stopped: Site did not want to pursue study
United States0Started 2014-04
Plain-language summary
Sturge Weber Syndrome (SWS) is a rare disease that affects the patient's brain and causes benign (non-cancerous) tumors to grow in the brain. One of the symptoms of SWS is epilepsy. People with epilepsy have seizures. Some patients may also have eye problems and a red mark on their facial skin.
This study is being done to find out if the study drug, everolimus, is safe and has helpful effects in patients with SWS who have seizures and are not responding to their current anti-epileptic medication.
The study drug, everolimus (Afinitor®), is supplied by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 2-18 years of age, male and female.
* Subject weights greater than or equal to 6 kg at study entry.
* Subjects clinically diagnosed with SWS, inclusive of cerebral and dermatologic involvement. Ophthalmic involvement will be monitored if present, but is not necessary for enrollment.
* History of epilepsy with a history of at least 4 seizures in the month prior to screening.
* Medically refractory epilepsy defined as failure of two or more approved antiepileptic therapies.
* Females of child-bearing potential must use highly effective contraception during the study and for 8 weeks after stopping treatment.
* Sexually active males must use a condom during intercourse while taking study drug, and for 8 weeks after stopping study treatment.
* Adequate bone marrow function.
* Adequate liver function.
* Adequate renal function.
* Acceptable fasting serum cholesterol and fasting triglycerides levels.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients currently receiving anticancer therapies or who have received anticancer therapies within 4 weeks of the start of Everolimus (including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, antibody based therapy, etc.).
* Known intolerance or hypersensitivity to Everolimus or other rapamycin analogs.
* Known impairment of gastrointestinal (GI) function or GI disease that may significantly alter the absorption of oral Everolimus.
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus despite adequate therapy.
* Patients who have any severe and/or uncontrolled medical condit…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Everolimus as an adjunct treatment to reduce the seizure activity