A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cannabidiol (GWP42003-P, CBD) for Seizures in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (GWPCARE6)

Overview

Información sobre este estudio

This trial consists of 2 parts: a double-blinded phase and an open-label extension phase. The blinded phase only will be described in this record. Participants will receive 1 of 2 doses of GWP42003-P or matching placebo. The primary clinical hypothesis is that there will be a difference between GWP42003-P and placebo in their effect on seizure frequency.

Elegibilidad para la participación

Los requisitos de elegibilidad de los participantes incluyen la edad, el sexo, el tipo y el estadio de la enfermedad, y los problemas de salud o tratamientos previos. Las pautas difieren de un estudio a otro e identifican quiénes pueden o no pueden participar. No hay garantía de que cada persona elegible que desee participar en un ensayo se inscribirá. Comunícate con el equipo del estudio para analizar la elegibilidad del estudio y la posible participación.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participant has a well-documented history of epilepsy, with compatible electroencephalogram (EEG) and clinical history.
  • Participant has a clinical diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) according to the criteria agreed by the 2012 International TSC Consensus Conference.
  • All medications or interventions for epilepsy (including ketogenic diet and any neurostimulation devices for epilepsy) must have been stable for 1 month prior to screening and the participant is willing to maintain a stable regimen throughout the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participant has a history of pseudo-seizures.
  • Participant has clinically significant unstable medical conditions other than epilepsy.
  • Participant has an illness in the 4 weeks prior to screening or randomization, other than epilepsy, which in the opinion of the investigator could affect seizure frequency.
  • Participant has undergone general anesthetic in the 4 weeks prior to screening or randomization.
  • Participant has undergone surgery for epilepsy in the 6 months prior to screening.
  • Participant is being considered for epilepsy surgery or any procedure involving general anesthesia.
  • Participant is taking felbamate, and they have been taking it for less than 1 year prior to screening.
  • Participant is taking an oral mTOR inhibitor.
  • Participant has any known or suspected hypersensitivity to cannabinoids or any of the excipients of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), such as sesame oil.
  • Participant had active suicidal plan/intent in the past 6 months, or has a history of suicide attempt in the last 2 years, or more than 1 lifetime suicide attempt.
  • Participant has C-SSRS grade 4 or 5 at screening.
  • Participant is currently using or has in the past used recreational or medicinal cannabis, or cannabinoid-based medications, within the 3 months prior to screening and is unwilling to abstain for the duration for the study.
  • Participant has tumor growth which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could affect the primary endpoint.
  • Participant has significantly impaired hepatic function at the screening or randomization visit
  • Participant has received an IMP within the 12 weeks prior to the screening visit.

Sedes participantes de Mayo Clinic

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Sede de Mayo Clinic Estatus

Rochester, Minn.

Investigador principal de Mayo Clinic

Elaine Wirrell, M.D.

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