Rare epilepsy

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Where are you in your journey?

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Overview

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FDA & Trial Timeline

2 events
Dec 2023Precision Radiation Treatment for Epilepsy (PRECISION)

Maastricht Radiation Oncology — NA

TrialACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Feb 2022ESIS in Pediatric DRE

Sarah Katie Ihnen — NA

TrialRECRUITING

Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.

Treatments

No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for Rare epilepsy.

2 clinical trialsare actively recruiting — trials can provide access to cutting-edge therapies.

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Clinical Trials

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N/A2 trials
Precision Radiation Treatment for Epilepsy (PRECISION)
N/A
Active
PI: Daniëlle Eekers, Dr. (Radiation Oncologist) · Sites: Maastricht, Limburg · Age: 1899 yrs
ESIS in Pediatric DRE
N/A
Actively Recruiting Prior treatment eligible
PI: Sarah Katie Ihnen, MD, PhD (Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati) · Sites: Cincinnati, Ohio · Age: 130 yrs

Specialists

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SP
Sarah Katie Ihnen, MD, PhD
Cincinnati, Ohio
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 1 active trial
DD
Daniëlle Eekers, Dr.
Maastricht, Limburg
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

WM
W. David Arnold, MD
Specialist
PI on 2 active trials1 Rare epilepsy publication
AP
Anna Jansen, MD, PhD
Silver Spring, Maryland
Specialist

Rare Disease Specialist

PI on 2 active trials
BP
Brandy Fureman, PhD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
SP
Stefano Meletti, MD, PhD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial
RP
Rima Nabbout, MD, PhD
Specialist
PI on 1 active trial

Treatment Centers

8 centers
⚗️ Trial Site

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

📍 Cincinnati, Ohio

🏥 NORD

Stanford Medicine Rare Disease Center

Stanford Medicine

📍 Stanford, CA

🏥 NORD

Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

Mayo Clinic

📍 Rochester, MN

👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

🔬 UDN

UCLA UDN Clinical Site

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🔬 UDN

Baylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🔬 UDN

Harvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

🔬 UDN

NIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program

National Institutes of Health

📍 Bethesda, MD

🏥 NORD

Baylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

Financial Resources

7 resources

Depakote Sprinkles

AbbVie

Epilepsy

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copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Lamotrigine

Endo USA, Inc.

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Valproic

AbbVie

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Depakote ER

AbbVie

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

LAMICTAL XR

GlaxoSmithKline

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Topamax

Janssen

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Carbamazepine ER

Novartis

Epilepsy

Unverified — confirm before calling
copay card
Copay CardPatient Assistance
Accepting applications

Travel Grants

No travel grants are currently matched to Rare epilepsy.

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Latest news about Rare epilepsy

Disease timeline:

New trial: ESIS in Pediatric DRE

Phase NA trial recruiting.

New trial: Precision Radiation Treatment for Epilepsy (PRECISION)

Phase NA trial recruiting. LINAC-based Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Caregiver Resources

NORD Caregiver Resources

Support, advocacy, and financial assistance for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Mental Health Support

Rare disease caregiving can be isolating. Connect with counseling and peer support.

Family & Caregiver Grants

Financial assistance programs specifically for caregivers of rare disease patients.

Social Security Disability

Learn how rare disease patients may qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits.

Common questions about Rare epilepsy

Are there clinical trials for Rare epilepsy?

Yes — 2 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Rare epilepsy on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Which specialists treat Rare epilepsy?

9 specialists and care centers treating Rare epilepsy are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.

What treatment and support options exist for Rare epilepsy?

7 patient support programs are currently tracked on UniteRare for Rare epilepsy. See the treatments and support programs sections for copay assistance, eligibility, and contact details.