Evaluating XEN1101 for treating primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of XEN1101 as Adjunctive Therapy in Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Run by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. · NCT05667142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new medication called XEN1101 to see if it can help people aged 12 and older with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures who are still having seizures despite taking other medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 141 sites (Mobile, Alabama and 140 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 14, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05667142 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 12 years and older with a diagnosis of generalized epilepsy and a history of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not previously tried at least two anti-seizure medications or those with other types of epilepsy 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 Phase 3 clinical trial is designed to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of XEN1101 as an adjunctive therapy for patients with primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS). Participants aged 12 years and older, who have not achieved seizure freedom despite taking 1 to 3 anti-seizure medications, will be randomly assigned to receive either XEN1101 or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study will include a double-blind treatment period followed by an optional open-label extension for those who complete the initial phase. The trial aims to gather comprehensive data on seizure frequency and overall patient well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new option for patients struggling to control their seizures with existing medications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise with similar adjunctive therapies for epilepsy, indicating potential for success with this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
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Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject is properly informed of the nature and risks of the study and gives informed consent in writing prior to entering the study (for adult subjects) and for adolescent subjects parent/legal guardian and subject gives informed consent or assent in writing prior to entering the study. 2. Subject is ≥12 years of age with a BMI ≤40 kg/m2 at Visit 1. 3. Subject must have had adequate trials of at least 2 ASMs, which were given (and tolerated) at adequate therapeutic doses, without achieving sustained seizure freedom. 4. Subject has probable or possible PGTCS (with or without other subtypes of generalized seizures) for ≥1 year, in the setting of generalized epilepsy according to the International League Against Epilepsy 2017 classification criteria, and subject is approved by The Epilepsy Study Consortium (TESC). 5. Subject is on a stable dose of 1 to 3 allowable current ASMs for at least 3 months prior to the planned randomization (Visit 2), during screening/baseline, and throughout the DBP. 6. Subject is able to keep accurate seizure diaries. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject has had status epilepticus within the 12 months prior to Visit 1. 2. Subject has history of repetitive seizures within the 12-month period preceding Visit 1 where the individual seizures cannot be counted. 3. Subject has a history of non-epileptic psychogenic seizures within 10 years prior to Visit 1. 4. Subject has a concomitant diagnosis of focal-onset seizures (FOS). 5. Subject has presence or history of a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. 6. Subject has seizures secondary to drug or alcohol use, ongoing infection, neoplasia, demyelinating disease, degenerative neurological disease, metabolic illness, progressive structural lesion, encephalopathy, or progressive central nervous system (CNS) disease. 7. Subject has history of neurosurgery for seizures \<1 year prior to Visit 1, or radiosurgery \<2 years prior to Visit 1. 8. Subject has schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders (eg, schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, psychosis not otherwise specified), bipolar disorder, or another serious mental health disorder. Subject has uncontrolled unipolar major depression where changes in pharmacotherapy are needed or anticipated during the study. 9. Subject has any clinically significant laboratory abnormalities or clinically significant abnormalities on prestudy physical examination, vital signs, or ECG that, in the judgment of the investigator, indicate a medical problem that would preclude study participation, including but not limited to: a. History or presence of long QT syndrome; QTcF \>450 msec at baseline; family history of sudden death of unknown cause. 10. Any personal circumstance that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents adherence to the protocol. The criteria to be eligible for randomization are: 1. During the last 56 days that preceded the randomization visit (Visit 2), subject must have had a sufficient documented seizure frequency of PGTCS, including ≥1 PGTCS during each of the first and second 4-week periods preceding randomization. Retrospective seizure data documented up to 4 weeks prior to Visit 1 may be used in combination with a minimum of 4 weeks of prospective seizure data recorded in the study eDiary. 2. Study eDiary was completed a minimum of 80% of all applicable days during the last 28-56 days of the baseline period that preceded randomization as evidence of adequate compliance (eg, \>45 of 56 days, if no retrospective data prior to Visit 1 are used). 3. Subject did not change dose of, stop, or initiate any new ASM(s) during the 3 months that preceded randomization and plans on maintaining a stable dose of ASM(s) during the DBP.
Where it's running
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Xenoscience
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of Arizona - Health Science Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
Brain Science Research Institute
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California, Irvine - Health Neurology Services
Orange, California, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting
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Serenity Research Center, LLC
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Panhandle Research and Medical Clinic
Pensacola, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Encore Medical Research of Weston, LLC
Weston, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Emory Brain Health Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Consultants in Epilepsy and Neurology, PLLC
Boise, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Bluegrass Epilepsy Research, LLC
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (UK Healthcare)
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Clinton, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
University of Michigan Hospitals
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Michigan State University Department of Neurology
East Lansing, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Saint Louis University Medical School
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Boys Town, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting -
Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Onsite Clinical Solutions, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Duke University Clinical Research
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Summa Health Clinical Research Center
Akron, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
UPMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Child Neurology & Consultants of Austin
Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting -
ANESC Research
El Paso, Texas, United States Recruiting -
UTHealth Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Sentara Neurology Specialists
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
University of Washington, Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
STAT Research S.A.
Buenos Aires, Argentina Recruiting -
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Vc, Australia Recruiting -
Austin Health Pharmacy Clinical Trials
Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Recruiting
+91 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xenon Medical Affairs
- Email: XenonCares@xenon-pharma.com
- Phone: 1-604-484-3300
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.