Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of ACT-709478 in Photosensitive Epilepsy Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Conditions:

Photosensitive Epilepsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The main study objective is to assess the effect of ACT-709478 in male and female subjects with photosensitive epilepsy following single dose administration

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Signed informed consent in the local language prior to any study-mandated procedure
  • Male and female subjects aged between 18 and 60 years (inclusive) at screening
  • Photosensitive epilepsy and a generalized PPR in response to IPS of at least 4 units on a SPR in at least 1 condition (eye closure, eyes closed, or eyes open) on 2 occasions at screening with at least 1 hour interval and reproducible on Day -1 (less than 3 units difference in SPR between screening and Day -1)
  • Healthy on the basis of physical examination, cardiovascular assessments and laboratory tests
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening and a negative urine pregnancy test on Day -1. They must consistently and correctly use a reliable method of contraception with a failure rate of \<1% per year, be sexually inactive, or have a vasectomized partner. Hormonal contraceptives must be initiated at least 1 month before first study treatment administration

Exclusion

  • Lactating women
  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the excipients of the study treatment formulation
  • History or clinical evidence of any disease other than epilepsy and/or existence of any surgical or medical condition, which might interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of the study treatment (appendectomy and herniotomy allowed, cholecystectomy not allowed)
  • Relevant history of a suicide attempt or suicidal behavior. Any recent suicidal ideation within the last 6 months (categories 4 or 5), or any suicidal behavior within the last 2 years, except for "Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior" (item also included in the Suicidal Behavior section), as judged by the investigator using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) at screening
  • History of status epilepticus during the last 12 months
  • History of non-epileptic seizures that cannot be differentiated from the participant's epileptic seizures
  • History of generalized tonic-clonic seizures triggered by IPS
  • Previous history of repeated fainting, syncope, orthostatic hypotension, or vasovagal reactions in the past 5 years
  • Any circumstances or conditions, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect full participation in the study or compliance with the protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 6 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 25 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03239691

Start Date

October 6 2017

End Date

April 25 2018

Last Update

August 31 2018

Active Locations (5)

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1

HOSP - Bicêtre Neurologie

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, 94275

2

Bethel Epilepsy Center, Mara Hospital

Bielefeld, Germany, 33617

3

Epilepsy Center Frankfurt

Frankfurt, Germany, 60528

4

Epilepsiezentrum Kork

Kehl, Germany, 77694