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The purpose of this study is to determine the best initial treatment for childhood absence epilepsy.
Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is a common pediatric epilepsy syndrome that affects 10 to 15 percent of all children with epilepsy. Individuals with CAE have brief staring spell seizures that occur suddenly, unpredictably, and frequently throughout the day. These seizures impair the children's ability to learn and play, and lead to higher injury rates.
There are many medications used to treat seizures, but only 3 generally are used as the first treatment for children with CAE: ethosuximide, lamotrigine, and valproic acid. The goal of this study is to determine which of these 3 medicines is the best first choice as treatment for children with CAE.
Approximately 439 children, recruited over a 3-year period at 32 medical centers in the US, will take part in this 5-year study. Participants will be randomly given one of the 3 common CAE treatments-ethosuximide, lamotrigine, or valproic acid-and will make regular visits to a clinic every 1 to 3 months for approximately 2 years. During the visits, participants will undergo regular testing to determine if the medicine is working, to watch for side effects, and to help researchers learn more about the responses to these medicines. In addition, researchers hope to develop methods that may be used in the future to help choose the best medicine for each individual diagnosed with CAE.
Also included in the study will be pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics research. Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs. Pharmacogenetics is the study of genetic determinants of the response to drugs. Knowledge gained from this study may lead to individualized treatment for children with CAE, and may also be beneficial for other pediatric and adult seizure disorders.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Ethosuximide | Active Comparator | Ethosuximide Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight and ability to swallow): 250mg Zarontin capsules OR 250 mg/5 mL Zarontin syrup Dosing: Ethosuximide was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 2000 mg/day (whichever was lower) |
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| Lamotrigine | Active Comparator | Lamotrigine Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Three formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 5mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg (Lamictal tablets Dosing: Lamotrigine was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 12 mg/kg/day or 600 mg/day (whichever was lower). |
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| Valproic acid | Active Comparator | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Ethosuximide | Drug | Ethosuximide is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| Number of Participants With Freedom From Treatment Failure at 16-20 Weeks of Double Blind Therapy | Treatment failure was defined as persistence of absence seizures at week 16 or week 20, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure at any time, excessive drug-related systemic toxicity, a moderately severe rash (possibly drug-related), pancreatitis, or increase in the body-mass index of at least 3.0 from baseline, dose-limiting toxicity after a single downward dose modification, or withdrawal initiated by the parent or physician. | First 16-20 weeks of double blind therapy |
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| Number of Participants With Attention Deficit as Measured by the Confidence Index of the CPT-II and the K-CPT | A Confidence Index of 0.60 or higher on the Conners' Continuous Performance Test at the visit at 16 or 20 weeks or at an earlier visit when treatment was discontinued (as long as the discontinuation occurred 1 month or more after the baseline visit and was not due to intolerable adverse events). A Confidence Index of 0.60 corresponds to a 60% probability that the child has clinical attention deficit disorder. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Tracy A. Glauser, MD | Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati | Principal Investigator |
| Peter Adamson, MD | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Principal Investigator |
| Avital Cnaan, PhD | Children's National Research Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The Children's Hospital of Alabama | Birmingham | Alabama | 35233 | United States | ||
| St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 23167925 | Background | Glauser TA, Cnaan A, Shinnar S, Hirtz DG, Dlugos D, Masur D, Clark PO, Adamson PC; Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study Team. Ethosuximide, valproic acid, and lamotrigine in childhood absence epilepsy: initial monotherapy outcomes at 12 months. Epilepsia. 2013 Jan;54(1):141-55. doi: 10.1111/epi.12028. Epub 2012 Nov 21. | |
| 27986874 | Background | Cnaan A, Shinnar S, Arya R, Adamson PC, Clark PO, Dlugos D, Hirtz DG, Masur D, Glauser TA; Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study Group. Second monotherapy in childhood absence epilepsy. Neurology. 2017 Jan 10;88(2):182-190. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000003480. Epub 2016 Dec 16. |
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Enrollment occurred from July 2004 through October 2007
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| FG000 | Ethosuximide | Ethosuximide Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight and ability to swallow): 250mg Zarontin capsules OR 250 mg/5 mL Zarontin syrup Dosing: Ethosuximide was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 2000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Ethosuximide: Ethosuximide is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| ICF | No | No | Yes | Informed Consent Form | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 13, 2020 |
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| Lamotrigine | Drug | Lamotrigine is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| Valproic acid | Drug | Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| Number of Participants With Freedom From Treatment Failure at 12 Months of Double Blind Therapy | Treatment failure was defined as persistence of absence seizures at 12 months of double blind therapy, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure at any time, excessive drug-related systemic toxicity, a moderately severe rash (possibly drug-related), pancreatitis, or increase in the body-mass index of at least 3.0 from baseline, dose-limiting toxicity after a single downward dose modification, or withdrawal initiated by the parent or physician. | First 12 months of double blind therapy |
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| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock | Arkansas | 72202 | United States |
| University of California at San Diego | La Jolla | California | 92093 | United States |
| Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA | Los Angeles | California | 90095 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of Denver | Denver | Colorado | 80218 | United States |
| Yale University School of Medicine | New Haven | Connecticut | 06520 | United States |
| Children's National Medical Center | Washington D.C. | District of Columbia | 20010 | United States |
| Nemours Children's Clinic | Jacksonville | Florida | 32207 | United States |
| Miami Children's Hospital | Miami | Florida | 33155 | United States |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta | Georgia | 30342 | United States |
| Children's Memorial Hospital | Chicago | Illinois | 60614 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan | Detroit | Michigan | 48201 | United States |
| Washington University in St. Louis | St Louis | Missouri | 63110 | United States |
| Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo | Buffalo | New York | 14222 | United States |
| NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Manhattan | New York | New York | 10016 | United States |
| Montefiore Medical Center | The Bronx | New York | 10467 | United States |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati | Ohio | 45229 | United States |
| Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital | Cleveland | Ohio | 44106 | United States |
| Children's Hospital, Inc., PCTI | Columbus | Ohio | 43205 | United States |
| Doernbecher Children's Hospital | Portland | Oregon | 97239 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 19104 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | 15213 | United States |
| LeBonheur Children's Medical Center | Memphis | Tennessee | 38103 | United States |
| Dallas Pediatric Neurology Associates | Dallas | Texas | 75230 | United States |
| Cook Children's Medical Center | Fort Worth | Texas | 76104 | United States |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston | Texas | 77030 | United States |
| University of Utah/Primary Children's Medical Center | Salt Lake City | Utah | 84113 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter (Monarch Medical Research) | Norfolk | Virginia | 23510 | United States |
| Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center | Seattle | Washington | 98105-0371 | United States |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 53201-1997 | United States |
| 26311751 | Background | Shinnar S, Cnaan A, Hu F, Clark P, Dlugos D, Hirtz DG, Masur D, Mizrahi EM, Moshe SL, Glauser TA; Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study Group. Long-term outcomes of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in a childhood absence epilepsy trial. Neurology. 2015 Sep 29;85(13):1108-14. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001971. Epub 2015 Aug 26. |
| 20200383 | Result | Glauser TA, Cnaan A, Shinnar S, Hirtz DG, Dlugos D, Masur D, Clark PO, Capparelli EV, Adamson PC; Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study Group. Ethosuximide, valproic acid, and lamotrigine in childhood absence epilepsy. N Engl J Med. 2010 Mar 4;362(9):790-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa0902014. |
| 28916534 | Derived | Shinnar RC, Shinnar S, Cnaan A, Clark P, Dlugos D, Hirtz DG, Hu F, Liu C, Masur D, Weiss EF, Glauser TA; Childhood Absence Epilepsy Study Group. Pretreatment behavior and subsequent medication effects in childhood absence epilepsy. Neurology. 2017 Oct 17;89(16):1698-1706. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000004514. Epub 2017 Sep 15. |
| FG001 | Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Three formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 5mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg (Lamictal tablets Dosing: Lamotrigine was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 12 mg/kg/day or 600 mg/day (whichever was lower). Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
| FG002 | Valproic Acid | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Valproic acid: Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| BG000 | Ethosuximide | Ethosuximide Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight and ability to swallow): 250mg Zarontin capsules OR 250 mg/5 mL Zarontin syrup Dosing: Ethosuximide was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 2000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Ethosuximide: Ethosuximide is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
| BG001 | Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Three formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 5mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg (Lamictal tablets Dosing: Lamotrigine was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 12 mg/kg/day or 600 mg/day (whichever was lower). Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
| BG002 | Valproic Acid | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Valproic acid: Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| Primary | Number of Participants With Freedom From Treatment Failure at 16-20 Weeks of Double Blind Therapy | Treatment failure was defined as persistence of absence seizures at week 16 or week 20, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure at any time, excessive drug-related systemic toxicity, a moderately severe rash (possibly drug-related), pancreatitis, or increase in the body-mass index of at least 3.0 from baseline, dose-limiting toxicity after a single downward dose modification, or withdrawal initiated by the parent or physician. | Posted | Count of Participants | Participants | First 16-20 weeks of double blind therapy |
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| Secondary | Number of Participants With Attention Deficit as Measured by the Confidence Index of the CPT-II and the K-CPT | A Confidence Index of 0.60 or higher on the Conners' Continuous Performance Test at the visit at 16 or 20 weeks or at an earlier visit when treatment was discontinued (as long as the discontinuation occurred 1 month or more after the baseline visit and was not due to intolerable adverse events). A Confidence Index of 0.60 corresponds to a 60% probability that the child has clinical attention deficit disorder. | Those subject who took the Conners' Continuous Performance Test at the visit at 16 or 20 weeks or at an earlier visit when treatment was discontinued (as long as the discontinuation occurred 1 month or more after the baseline visit and was not due to intolerable adverse events). | Posted | Count of Participants | Participants | First 16-20 weeks of double blind therapy |
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| Secondary | Number of Participants With Freedom From Treatment Failure at 12 Months of Double Blind Therapy | Treatment failure was defined as persistence of absence seizures at 12 months of double blind therapy, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure at any time, excessive drug-related systemic toxicity, a moderately severe rash (possibly drug-related), pancreatitis, or increase in the body-mass index of at least 3.0 from baseline, dose-limiting toxicity after a single downward dose modification, or withdrawal initiated by the parent or physician. | Posted | Count of Participants | Participants | First 12 months of double blind therapy |
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Adverse event data was collected over 3.5 years
The definition of adverse event and/or serious adverse event, used to collect adverse event information, is the same as clinicaltrials.gov defintions
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Ethosuximide | Ethosuximide Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight and ability to swallow): 250mg Zarontin capsules OR 250 mg/5 mL Zarontin syrup Dosing: Ethosuximide was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 2000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Ethosuximide: Ethosuximide is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. | 0 | 155 | 4 | 155 | 103 | 155 |
| EG001 | Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Three formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 5mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg (Lamictal tablets Dosing: Lamotrigine was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 12 mg/kg/day or 600 mg/day (whichever was lower). Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. | 0 | 149 | 2 | 149 | 78 | 149 |
| EG002 | Valproic Acid | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Valproic acid: Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. | 0 | 147 | 2 | 147 | 100 | 147 |
| Term | Organ System | Source Vocabulary | Assessment Type | Notes | Statistical Information |
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| Generalized tonic clonic seizure | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Enteritis | Infections and infestations | Systematic Assessment | Due to Salmonella poisoning |
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| Prolonged Absence Seizure | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Acting Out | Psychiatric disorders | Systematic Assessment | Voluntarily committed |
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| Fatigue | General disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Headache | General disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Sleep problem | General disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Nausea, vomiting, or both | Gastrointestinal disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Increased appetite | Gastrointestinal disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Decreased appetite | Gastrointestinal disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Weight increase | Gastrointestinal disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Hyperactivity | Psychiatric disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Hostility | Psychiatric disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Personality change | Psychiatric disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Decrease in concentration | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Somnolence | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Depression | Psychiatric disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Attentional difficulties | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Dizziness | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Memory problems | Nervous system disorders | Systematic Assessment |
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| Tracy Glauser, MD | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | 513-636-8854 | tracy.glauser@cchmc.org |
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| D004832 | Epilepsy, Absence |
| D004827 | Epilepsy |
| D012640 | Seizures |
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| D004829 | Epilepsy, Generalized |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D000073376 | Epileptic Syndromes |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| D005013 | Ethosuximide |
| D000077213 | Lamotrigine |
| D014635 | Valproic Acid |
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| D013388 | Succinimides |
| D007094 | Imides |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D011760 | Pyrrolidinones |
| D011759 | Pyrrolidines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D014227 | Triazines |
| D010421 | Pentanoic Acids |
| D014631 | Valerates |
| D000144 | Acids, Acyclic |
| D002264 | Carboxylic Acids |
| D005232 | Fatty Acids, Volatile |
| D005227 | Fatty Acids |
| D008055 | Lipids |
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| OG001 | Lamotrigine | Lamotrigine Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Three formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 5mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg Lamictal chewable tablets OR 25 mg (Lamictal tablets Dosing: Lamotrigine was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 12 mg/kg/day or 600 mg/day (whichever was lower). Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
| OG002 | Valproic Acid | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Valproic acid: Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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| OG002 | Valproic Acid | Valproic acid Frequency and Duration: twice a day, every day for the duration of the study treatment Formulation: Two formulations were used (actual formulation used was dependent on the patient's weight): 250mg Depakote capsules OR 125mg Depakote sprinkles. Dosing: Depakote was titrated in predetermined increments every 1-2 weeks during a 16-week titration period. The titration continued until the patient a) achieved seizure freedom by clinical and EEG criteria, b) reached the maximal allowed study drug dose, c) reached the maximal tolerated dose, or d) developed dose-exiting criteria (treatment failure), whichever came first. Maximum allowed dose: 60 mg/kg/day or 3000 mg/day (whichever was lower) Valproic acid: Valproic acid is a common treatment for childhood absence epilepsy. |
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