Study of Adjunctive Ganaxolone Treatment in Children and Young Adults With CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (NCT03572933) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Study of Adjunctive Ganaxolone Treatment in Children and Young Adults With CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
United States, Australia, France101 participantsStarted 2018-06-30
Plain-language summary
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of adjunctive ganaxolone therapy compared to placebo for the treatment of seizures in children and young adults with genetically confirmed CDKL5 gene mutation.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Genetically confirmed CDKL5 gene mutation, seizure onset by 1 year of age and lack of independent ambulation by 2 years of age
* Failure to control seizures despite 2 or more anti-seizure medications
* At least 16 seizures per 28 days of primary seizure types
* On a stable regimen of 0-4 anti-seizure medications (Vagus nerve stimulator, ketogenic diet, and modified Atkins diet do not count towards this limit)
* Additional Inclusion Criteria apply and can be discussed with study team
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous exposure to ganaxolone
* West Syndrome with hypsarrhythmia pattern on EEG or seizures predominantly of Infantile Spasms type
* Use of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), prednisone or other glucocorticoid or use of moderate or strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4/5/7 are prohibited
* Use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) is prohibited during the double-blind phase, unless patient has a prescription of Epidiolex®
* Exposure to any other investigational drug within 30 days or fewer than 5 half-lives prior to screening
* Plasma allopregnanolone-sulfate (Allo-S) levels greater than or equal to 6.0 ng/ml at screening visit
* Additional Exclusion Criteria apply and can be discussed with study team
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
1
Summary of 28-day Seizure Frequency for Major Motor Seizure Types
Timeframe: End of the double-blind 17 week treatment period