Paxalisib added to treat certain brain conditions with seizures
Official title: An Open-Label Phase 1b/2a Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Oral SVG103 (Paxalisib) in Adults With Focal Cortical Dysplasia Type II (FCD-II), Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Hemimegalencephaly (HME)
Run by Sovargen · NCT07287202 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether Paxalisib (SVG103) is safe and tolerable in adults with FCD-II, TSC, or HME who have frequent seizures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sovargen Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Heidelberg, Victoria and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07287202 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with FCD-II, TSC, or HME who have failed at least two antiseizure medications and have ≥8 countable seizures per month in most of the prior 3 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not respond to Paxalisib or cannot tolerate its safety profile may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a multinational, open-label, single-arm Phase 1b/2a trial to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of SVG103 (paxalisib) in about 12 adults with FCD-II, TSC, or HME. The study includes a 4-week baseline period for seizure data, a 12-week treatment phase, and a 4-week washout, lasting up to 3-4 months total. Participants must have failed at least two antiseizure meds and have a high seizure burden prior to baseline. The drug is investigational for these conditions and not FDA-approved for them.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients might experience improved seizure control or better tolerability with this targeted therapy.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of Paxalisib in other neurological contexts have informed safety/tolerability, but this exact indication is exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants diagnosed with: * FCD-II: diagnosis of FCD Type II based on clinical symptoms and confirmed by a positive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or histological/pathological analysis of brain tissue, or * TSC: diagnosis of TSC by either clinical or genetic diagnostic criteria as documented in the participant's medical record, or * HME: Definitive HME confirmed with MRI. 2. Male or female between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age (inclusive). 3. History of failure to control seizures despite at least 2 ASMs at appropriate dosages and duration of treatment. 4. Participants must have experienced at least 8 countable seizures per month for 2 of the 3 months as documented in historical seizure diaries before the baseline period. 6\. If participants are on a ketogenic or modified atkins diet, that the regimen can remain unchanged throughout the study, in the opinion of the investigator. 7\. Participants with Neurostimulation devices (i.e. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neuro Stimulation (RNS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) who meet all of the following conditions: * The device has been implanted for ≥1 year prior to the screening visit. * The settings must have remained constant for 3 months prior to the screening visit and can remain constant throughout the study, in the opinion of the investigator. * The battery is expected to last throughout the study. 8. A participant/caregiver or LAR willing to give written informed consent, after being properly informed of the nature and risks of the study and prior to engaging in any study-related procedures. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically significant hepatic, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological (other than epilepsy; HME; TSC; FCD-II), autoimmune, immunological, infections, hematological, malignant conditions that may interfere with or impact the participation in the study or study conduct, as determined but the investigator or sponsor. 2. Immunocompromised participants, defined as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), cancer, malnutrition, and certain genetic disorders or undergoing treatment with anticancer drugs, radiation therapy, and stem cell or organ transplant. 3. Participants who have an active central nervous system (CNS) infection, demyelinating disease, degenerative neurological disease, or CNS disease deemed progressive as evaluated by brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\]). 4. Participants being considered for brain surgery during the study or has undergone brain surgery within 6 months prior to screening visit for epilepsy or any other reason. 5. Participants with HbA1c levels ≥9.0%, or with hyperglycemia or diabetes requiring insulin therapy, or significant uncontrolled hyperglycaemia or diabetes mellitus that would compromise patient safety, as determined by the investigator. 6. Participants with active pneumonitis that are clinically symptomatic. 7. Participants with a history of myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease or clinically significant ECG abnormality. 8. Participants who have clinically significant hepatic, renal and blood laboratory values at baseline period. 9. Participants with known sensitivity or allergy to any component in the investigational product(s) (microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, and colloidal silicon dioxide).
Where it's running
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Austin Hospital
Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
The Alfred
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting
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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.