Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages Any age to 3

Automated characterization of infantile spasms

Official title: Characterization by Automated System on Infantile Spasmes

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06266234 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new automated system to help doctors better identify and treat infantile spasms in babies to improve their development and outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 3 Years
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Garches)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 2026
Study endsJanuary 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT06266234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are infants who have presented with spasms and have undergone video EEG recording.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have a diagnosis of infantile spasms or have not undergone video EEG recording may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on infantile spasms, a serious form of epilepsy characterized by brief, specific motor seizures. The study aims to improve early identification and treatment of these spasms, which can lead to significant developmental delays if not addressed promptly. By utilizing automated systems for characterization, the study seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for affected infants. Participants will include patients who have experienced spasms and undergone video EEG recording at participating centers.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early diagnosis and treatment of infantile spasms, potentially enhancing long-term developmental outcomes for affected infants.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into the treatment of infantile spasms, this specific approach utilizing automated characterization is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who presented with spasm and had a video EEG recording in one of the participating centers
* Social security affiliation
* Legal tutor autorisation.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • Department of paediatric neurological care and intensive care unity (PICU), Raymond Poincaré hospital - APHP
    Garches, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jean Bergounioux, MD, PhD — Department of paediatric neurological care and intensive care unity, Raymond Poincaré hospital - APHP
  • Study coordinator: Samuel Diop, PhD
  • Email: snfdiop@outlook.com
  • Phone: + 33 1 47 10 79 00

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.