Trial Outcomes & Findings for Adjunctive Zonisamide in Primary Generalised Tonic Clonic Seizures (NCT NCT00692003)

NCT ID: NCT00692003

Last Updated: 2017-03-14

Results Overview

The number of participants who were considered responders during the 12 week Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16). A responder was defined as a participant with a decrease from baseline in Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures (PGTCS) frequency of \>= 50% (i.e. 28-day PGTC seizure frequency in the period from Week 4 to the Week 16 visit compared to Week -8/-4 to randomization at Week 0). Each participant's response to treatment was assessed on the basis of their seizure diaries. The diary was dispensed at the Screening Visit and maintained by the participant (parent/caregiver) through out the titration and maintenance treatment periods until the Early termination Visit at Week 16. Due to early termination of the study by the Sponsor, no formal analyses were conducted.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (Week -8/-4 to Week 0) and Maintenance Phase (Week 4 to Week 16)

Results posted on

2017-03-14

Participant Flow

This study was recruited at 6 centers (3 in Romania and 1 in Australia, Hungary, and Lithuania) during the period of 01 August 2008 to 28 January 2009.

Twenty-one subjects were screened and 14 participants did not continue the study after screening. Seven participants entered the study but 1 participant did not receive any treatment. Consequently, 6 participants were enrolled and treated during the study. None of the 6 subjects completed treatment \& all discontinued due to the Sponsor's decision.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Zonisamide
25-400 mg capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Placebo
25-400 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg Zonisamide Placebo; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Overall Study
STARTED
5
1
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Zonisamide
25-400 mg capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Placebo
25-400 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg Zonisamide Placebo; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Overall Study
Sponsor Decision
5
1

Baseline Characteristics

Adjunctive Zonisamide in Primary Generalised Tonic Clonic Seizures

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Zonisamide
n=5 Participants
25-400 mg capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained(4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Placebo
n=1 Participants
25-400 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg Zonisamide Placebo; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Total
n=6 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
38.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.66 • n=5 Participants
27.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION NA • n=7 Participants
36.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.33 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Week -8/-4 to Week 0) and Maintenance Phase (Week 4 to Week 16)

Population: Due to early termination of the study by the Sponsor, no formal analyses were conducted.

The number of participants who were considered responders during the 12 week Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16). A responder was defined as a participant with a decrease from baseline in Primary Generalised Tonic-Clonic Seizures (PGTCS) frequency of \>= 50% (i.e. 28-day PGTC seizure frequency in the period from Week 4 to the Week 16 visit compared to Week -8/-4 to randomization at Week 0). Each participant's response to treatment was assessed on the basis of their seizure diaries. The diary was dispensed at the Screening Visit and maintained by the participant (parent/caregiver) through out the titration and maintenance treatment periods until the Early termination Visit at Week 16. Due to early termination of the study by the Sponsor, no formal analyses were conducted.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to 16 weeks

Population: Due to early termination of the study by the Sponsor, no formal analyses were conducted.

Absolute Change from Baseline in 28-day PGTC Seizure Frequency was assessed both for the Maintenance Period alone (Week 4 to Week 16) and for the entire double-blind treatment period (Week 0 to Week 16). Due to early termination of the study by the Sponsor, no formal analyses were conducted.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Zonisamide

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=1 participants at risk
25-400 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg Zonisamide Placebo; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg Zonisamide Placebo capsules daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
Zonisamide
n=5 participants at risk
25-400 mg capsules orally once daily in the evening. Maximum study duration of 28 weeks comprising: Baseline Period (Week-8/-4 to Week 0) no treatment Titration Period (Week 0 to Week 4) \<12 years old: 1 mg/kg; \>= 12 years old: 50 mg daily titrated weekly until a dose of 5 mg/kg or 300 mg was reached by Week 4 Maintenance Period (Week 4 to Week 16) dose from Week 4 to be maintained (4 mg/kg or 200 mg in the event of dose limiting adverse events) Down Titration Period (4 weeks)
General disorders
Fatigue
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
General disorders
Gait disturbance
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
Nervous system disorders
Postictal headache
0.00%
0/1 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months
20.0%
1/5 • Adverse events were collected for approximately 3 months

Additional Information

Antonio Laurenza, MD, Executive Director

Eisai Inc

Phone: 1 201 949-4157

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place