A Study to Investigate the Transition of Children From 'Artisanal" Cannabidiol (CBD) to Epidiolex (NCT06924827) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
A Study to Investigate the Transition of Children From 'Artisanal" Cannabidiol (CBD) to Epidiolex
Canada25 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the best way to switch children with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) or Dravet Syndrome (DS) taking 'artisanal' (non pharmaceutical-grade) cannabidiol (CBD) to Epidiolex for treatment of seizures. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How well does a gradual switch from 'artisanal' CBD to Epidiolex work?
* Does the same dose of Epidiolex as 'artisanal' CBD work best?
* What side-effects or medical problems do participants have when switching from 'artisanal' CBD to Epidiolex?
Researchers will examine how successful switching from 'artisanal' CBD to Epidiolex is.
Participants will:
* Gradually increase their dose of Epidiolex and reduce their dose of 'artisanal' CBD until they are taking just Epidiolex
* Visit the clinic five times over 20 weeks for checkups and tests
* Keep a diary of their seizures, symptoms and the number of times they use a rescue seizure medication
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 18 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
. Onset of seizures within the first year of life.
. Initial seizures present as fever-induced or fever-triggered seizures, hemi-clonic, generalized tonic-clonic, prolonged seizures (more than 15 minutes).
. Emergence of other seizure types after 1 year of age.
. Normal development within the first year of age, then emergence of neurodevelopmental difficulties or delay.
. The VNS has been in place for a minimum of 3 months prior to screening (visit 1).
. The settings have remained constant for 28 days prior to screening (visit 1) and are expected to remain constant throughout the entire study.
. The battery is expected to last for the duration of the study.
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
The success rate of transition of children from 'artisanal' CBD to Epidiolex.
Timeframe: Baseline (visit 2, Day 1) through visit 4 (Day 15), the two-week transition phase.