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EpilepsyPhase 3NCT01431976

Clinical Study of Lamotrigine to Treat Newly Diagnosed Typical Absence Seizure in Children and Adolescents

A Phase 3 study testing Lamictal in people with Epilepsy, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 14 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a multi-center, uncontrolled, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lamotrigine monotherapy on newly diagnosed typical absence seizure in children and adolescents in Japan and South Korea. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 15 years
Conditions the study is for
Epilepsy
What is being tested?
Lamictal
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
14 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Sep 2011to Nov 2015
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 2 to 15 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Target disease: Subjects with newly diagnosed and untreated typical absence seizure which is classifiable by the International Classification of Seizures.
  • Diagnosis of typical absence seizures is established by at least one of two 4-minute hyperventilation tests as supported by clinical signs and EEG findings.
  • The following criteria will be used to define a typical absence seizure on the EEG: a discharge of generalized spike-and-wave or multiple spike-and-wave activity lasting ≥3 seconds during the awake state. The frequency of the spike-and-wave should be between 2.5-4.5 Hz.
  • Age (at the time of obtaining consent):
  • 2 to 15 years of age in Japan
  • 2 to 12 years of age in South Korea
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  • Subjects must weigh at least 7 kg
  • Outpatients
  • Parent/guardian must have given written informed consent. Subjects who are intellectually able to understand the concepts and procedures of the protocol must give assent by also signing the consent.
  • Gender: Male or female
  • QTc<450 millisecond (msec) or <480msec for subjects with Bundle Branch Block - values based on either single ECG values or triplicate ECG averaged QTc values obtained over a brief recording period.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects with partial seizure or generalized seizures other than typical absence.
  • Subjects with a history of rash associated with other treatment.
  • Subjects with any clinically significant chronic cardiac, renal, or hepatic medical condition. Any patient with these conditions will be excluded from the study even if these conditions are being controlled with chronic therapy.
  • Subjects with an acute or chronic illness likely to impair drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion or with any unstable physical symptoms likely to require hospitalization during participation in the study.
  • Subjects with a psychiatric disorder requiring medication, or who had psychiatric conditions in the past that was both judged to be severe and required hospitalization.
  • Subjects with an acute or progressive neurological disorder or an organic disease.
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  • Subjects with currently taking any psychoactive drugs to treat hyperactivity disorder or attention deficit disorder.
  • Subjects with an unstable liver disease (as defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminaemia, oesophageal or gastric varices or persistent jaundice), cirrhosis, known biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones).
  • Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating, who may be pregnant, or who plan for pregnancy during the study.
  • Children in foster care: A child who has been placed under the control or protection of an agency, organisation, institution or entity by the courts, the government or a government body, acting in accordance with powers conferred on them by law or regulation. This can include a child cared for by foster parents or living in a care home or institution, provided that the arrangement falls within the definition above. The definition of a child in care does not include a child who is adopted or who has an appointed legal guardian.
  • Subjects taking inducers of lamotrigine glucuronidation (i.e., rifampicin, lopinavir/ritonavir), atazanavir/ritonavir, risperidone, oral contraceptives or hormone drug which includes estrogen.
  • Subjects having participated in other clinical study in the past 3 months before the start of investigational product.
  • Subjects who have active suicidal plan/intent or have had active suicidal thoughts in the past 3 months before the start of investigational product or who have history of suicide attempt in the last 1 year before the start of investigational product or more than 1 lifetime suicide attempt.
  • Subjects whom the investigator (or subinvestigator) considers ineligible for the study.

Trial locations and contacts

14 sites in 2 countries.

14 sites in 2 countries

Japan13 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Aichi, 453-8511

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Ehime, 790-8524

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Ehime, 791-0295

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Fukuoka, 807-8555

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Fukuoka, 814-0180

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hiroshima, 730-8518

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hokkaido, 006-0041

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Hokkaido, 060-8648

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Kanagawa, 232-8555

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Niigata, 950-2085

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Okayama, 700-8558

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Shizuoka, 430-8558

  • GSK Investigational Site

    Tokyo, 113-8603

Other trials in Japan

South Korea1 site
  • GSK Investigational Site

    Seoul, 120-752

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: A Multi-center, Uncontrolled, Open-label, Evaluation of Lamotrigine Monotherapy on Newly Diagnosed Typical Absence Seizures in Children and Adolescents

This is a multi-center, uncontrolled, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lamotrigine monotherapy on newly diagnosed typical absence seizure in children and adolescents in Japan and South Korea.

The study period is composed the baseline, fixed escalation phase, escalation phase, maintenance phase, taper phase, and post study examination. During the fixed escalation phase, the investigational product is administered at 0.3 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks (Week 1 to 2), followed by 0.6 mg/kg/day for 2 weeks (Week 3 to 4). Subjects thereafter visit the clinic once every 1 to 2 weeks during the escalation phase to increase the dose by 0.6 mg/kg/day up to a maximum of 10.2 mg/kg/day or 400 mg/day (whichever was less) until patients are confirmed to be seizure-free by HV tests for clinical signs. After seizure free is confirmed by HV-clinical signs, the dose is increased by one level and HV-EEG (electroencephalography) test (first test) is assessed at the next visit. If seizure free is observed by HV-EEG, the same dose is administered. Thereafter, HV-EEG (second test) is assessed at the next visit and if seizure free is confirmed again, the subjects enter the 12-week maintenance phase. During the maintenance phase, patients visit the clinic once every 4 weeks. The dose can be adjusted as necessary within the range of 1.2 to 10.2 mg/kg/day or 400 mg/day (whichever was less) taking into account the status of seizures and the safety. The investigational product is administered once daily (in the evening). However, if the number of tablets is large, twice-daily administration (in the morning and evening) is also allowed. After the completion of maintenance phase, subjects who have responded to lamotrigine without tolerability issues are eligible to enter the extension phase of the study if clinically indicated.

Conditions
Epilepsy
Being tested
Lamictal
Medical subject headings
Epilepsy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LamictalDrug

    No comparison

Study groups in NCT01431976
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LamotrigineExperimentalNo comparison
Receives: Drug: Lamictal

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by Hyperventilation (HV)-Electroencephalography (EEG) at the End of the Maintenance Phase (MP)

    EEG is a diagnostic test for epilepsy. The EEG machine records the brain's electrical activity as a series of waveforms. HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures during an EEG recording. An approximately 30-minute EEG with HV was performed on participants in a supine position. In the HV test, participants breathed through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute) for 4 continuous minutes using a pin-wheel provided to them.

    Measured: Week 12 of the Maintenance Phase (up to Study Week 50)

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by HV-EEG at Two Consecutive Visits in the Escalation Phase (EP)

    EEG is a diagnostic test for epilepsy. The EEG machine records the brain's electrical activity as a series of waveforms. HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures during an EEG recording. An approximately 30-minute EEG with HV was performed on participants in a supine position. In the HV test, participants breathed through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute ) for 4 continuous minutes using a pin-wheel provided to them.

    Measured: Up to Study Week 49

  2. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by HV-clinical Signs at Each Dose During the Escalation Phase

    HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures. Participants were instructed to breathe through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute) for 4 continuous minutes while sitting using a pin-wheel and were observed for clinical signs of seizures like impairment of consciousness; staring; eye enrollment; eye blinking; chewing movements; hand movement; other automatisms; atonic, tonic, clonic components; autonomic components; or any other signs. During the Escalation Phase, HV-clinical signs were assessed to confirm a status of seizure free. Only participants data available at the analysis time point were analyzed (represented as n=X, X, X in category title).

    Measured: Up to Study Week 49

  3. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by HV-clinical Signs During Week 4 and Week 8 of the Maintenance Phase

    HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures. Participants were instructed to breathe through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute) for 4 continuous minutes while sitting using a pin-wheel and were observed for clinical signs of seizures like impairment of consciousness; staring; eye enrollment; eye blinking; chewing movements; hand movement; other automatisms; atonic, tonic, clonic components; autonomic components; or any other signs. During the Maintenace Phase, HV-clinical signs were assessed at Visit 1 (Week 4) and Visit 2 (Week 4).

    Measured: Week 4 and Week 8 of the Maintenance Phase (up to Study Weeks 42 and 46, respectively)

  4. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by HV-EEG at Each Assessment Point in the Extension Phase (ExP)

    EEG is a diagnostic test for epilepsy. The EEG machine records the brain's electrical activity as a series of waveforms. HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures during an EEG recording. An approximately 30-minute EEG with HV was performed on participants in a supine position. In the HV test, participants breathed through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute ) for 4 continuous minutes using a pin-wheel provided to them. Only participants data available at the analysis time point were analyzed (represented as n=X, X, X in category title).

    Measured: Extension Week 12 (Extension Visit 1 [Ext-V1]), every 24 weeks after Ext-V1 and until withdrawal

  5. Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by HV-clinical Signs at Each Assessment Point in the Extension Phase (ExP)

    HV is an activation technique used to provoke seizures. Participants were instructed to breathe through their mouths deeply and rapidly (at a rate of approximately 20-25 breaths/minute) for 4 continuous minutes while sitting using a pin-wheel and were observed for clinical signs of seizures like impairment of consciousness; staring; eye enrollment; eye blinking; chewing movements; hand movement; other automatisms; atonic, tonic, clonic components; autonomic components; or any other signs. During the ExP, HV-clinical signs were assessed to confirm a status of seizure free. Only participants data available at the analysis time point were analyzed (represented as n=X, X, X in category title).

    Measured: Extension Week 24 (Extension Visit 2 [Ext-V2], every 24 weeks after the Ext-V2 and until withdrawal

  6. Number of Days With Seizure Episodes Per Week in the Main Study Phase (Fixed Escalation Phase [FEP], Escalation Phase [EP], Maintenance Phase [MP]), and FEP+EP+MP)

    Participants were asked to record the seizure codes, seizure duration, and their physical condition in a diary provided. Only participants data available at the analysis time point were analyzed (represented as n=X, X, X in category title)

    Measured: Up to Study Week 50

  7. Number of Days With Seizure Episodes Per Week in the Extension Phase (ExP) Overall

    Participants were asked to record the seizure codes, seizure duration, and their physical condition in a diary provided.

    Measured: Extension Week 12 (Extension Visit 1 [Ext-V1], every 12 week after Ext-V1 and until withdrawal

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Sep 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2011
  3. Primary completionFeb 2014
  4. Study completionNov 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01431976
Sponsor's protocol ID
115377
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
1 Sep 2011
Last updated
8 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.

Publications

  • Yasumoto S, Shimizu M, Sato K, Kurata A, Numachi Y. Lamotrigine monotherapy for newly diagnosed typical absence seizures in children: A multi-center, uncontrolled, open-label study. Brain Dev. 2016 Apr;38(4):407-13. doi: 10.1016/j.braindev.2015.10.007. Epub 2015 Oct 27.

    PubMed 26518979

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Lamictal in people with Epilepsy, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 14 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 14 sites in Japan, South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 27 Aug 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants Who Were Seizure Free as Confirmed by Hyperventilation (HV)-Electroencephalography (EEG) at the End of the Maintenance Phase (MP) (time frame: Week 12 of the Maintenance Phase (up to Study Week 50)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01431976, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Mar 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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