JNJ-40411813 + Standard Epilepsy Meds for Epilepsy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing JNJ-40411813, a new drug for people with focal onset seizures not fully controlled by other medications. The drug aims to reduce excessive brain activity by lowering glutamate levels. Participants will take this drug along with their current epilepsy medications.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
No, you will not have to stop taking your current epilepsy medications. The trial requires that you continue your existing anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) at stable dosages throughout the study, except for possible dosage reductions due to side effects.
How is the drug JNJ-40411813 different from other epilepsy drugs?
JNJ-40411813 is being studied in combination with standard epilepsy medications to see if it can help reduce seizures in people with epilepsy. This drug is unique because it is being tested specifically for its potential to work alongside existing treatments, which might offer a new option for patients who do not respond well to current medications.12345
What evidence supports the effectiveness of the drug JNJ-40411813 for epilepsy?
The effectiveness of new antiepileptic drugs, like JNJ-40411813, is often evaluated through placebo-controlled add-on trials, which have been successful in identifying effective treatments for epilepsy. These trials compare the new drug with a placebo while patients continue their standard epilepsy medications, providing evidence of the drug's potential benefits.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial
Principal Investigator
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18-69 with focal epilepsy, not well-controlled on current medications including levetiracetam or brivaracetam, can join this trial. They should have a BMI of 18-35 kg/m^2 and weigh at least 40 kg. Participants must have had stable seizure frequency (3 to 100 monthly) for the past six months and be able to maintain a seizure e-diary.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline
Participants undergo an 8-week prospective pretreatment baseline period to establish seizure count
Double-blind Treatment
Participants receive JNJ-40411813 or placebo in combination with AEDs to evaluate efficacy and safety
Open-label Extension
Participants continue receiving JNJ-40411813 and AEDs to evaluate long-term efficacy and safety
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- JNJ-40411813
- Placebo
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Lead Sponsor
Joaquin Duato
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2022
MBA from ESADE, Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management
Dr. Jijo James, MD
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Chief Medical Officer since 2014
MD from St. Johns Medical College, MPH from Columbia University