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SUDEP clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 SUDEP clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in France (2), United States (2)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 4Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 2Countries
Newest SUDEP clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Hypothalamus structure and heart autonomic changes in drug-resistant epilepsy | — | Amiens, Picardie | Recruiting | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Intracranial Mapping of Cortical Control of Breathing in Epilepsy | — | Bron, Rhone | Recruiting | May 20, 2026 |
| Understanding the causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy | — | Iowa City, Iowa | Recruiting | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Investigating risk factors for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy | — | New York, New York | Recruiting | Aug 10, 2012 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Hypothalamus structure and heart autonomic changes in drug-resistant epilepsy
This study tests whether structural changes in the hypothalamus relate to cardiac autonomic dysfunction in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Intracranial Mapping of Cortical Control of Breathing in Epilepsy
This study tests whether targeted brain area activity during SEEG can reveal how the cortex helps regulate breathing in people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Understanding the causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
This study is trying to understand why some people with epilepsy suddenly die by looking at how seizures affect their breathing and heart function over ten years.
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Investigating risk factors for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy
This study is trying to gather information from families of people with epilepsy who have died suddenly to see what might have contributed to those deaths and how medications could play a role.
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Quick answers
How many SUDEP clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in France (2 trials), United States (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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