PRAX-562 for Epilepsy
(EMBOLD Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized clinical trial to explore the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of PRAX-562 in pediatric participants who have seizures associated with early-onset SCN2A-DEE and SCN8A-DEE.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the study team for guidance.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Medical Director
Principal Investigator
Praxis Precision Medicines
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children with rare genetic variants causing seizures within the first months of life. They must have frequent motor seizures, but can't join if they have other significant genetic disorders or a history of seizure worsening due to sodium channel blockers.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either 1.0 mg/kg/day or 0.5 mg/kg/day PRAX-562 for 16 weeks, with some receiving placebo for the last 4 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Open-label extension
Eligible participants receive 1.0 mg/kg/day or 0.5 mg/kg/day PRAX-562 for up to 144 weeks
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PRAX-562
PRAX-562 is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Praxis Precision Medicines
Lead Sponsor