Epilepsy

The director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UCSF reviewed recently presented interim phase 1/2 data for ETX101, a one-time AAV9 gene regulation therapy aiming to increase SCN1A expression in inhibitory interneurons in Dravet syndrome.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending December 19, 2025.

Elizabeth Gerard, MD, an epileptologist at Northwestern Medicine, provided clinical insights on a new consortium, GEAN, which aims to expand genetic testing and define adult phenotypes for rare genetic epilepsies across North America.

Christopher Kenney, MD, FAAN, chief medical officer at Xenon Pharmaceuticals, reviews encouraging long-term data behind azetukalner, a first-in-class Kv7 channel opener, as a potential treatment for focal onset seizures.

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Andrea Rossetti, MD, director of the EEG/Epilepsy Unit at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences the Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, offers insight into post-resuscitation epilepsy care.

Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses new data on Epidiolex use in DEEs beyond Dravet, LGS, and TSC.

Michael Sperling, MD, Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology at Vice Chair for Research at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, spoke about the significance of receiving the Founders Award and the current state of epilepsy.

New data from the open-label extension of Harmony Biosciences’ Phase 3 ARGUS trial show that EPX-100 (clemizole) achieved a median 50% reduction in countable motor seizures in patients with Dravet Syndrome.

New findings reveal bexicaserin significantly reduces seizure frequency in patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, supporting its advancement to phase 3 trials.

A recent survey reveals fever significantly reduces seizure frequency in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, highlighting potential therapeutic strategies for patients.

A new study presented at AES 2025 reported that a cognitive-behavioral intervention via mobile application for patients with epilepsy can reliably capture daily self-reported outcomes.

The neurosurgeon at Cleveland Clinic discussed the goals of the AES thalamic neuromodulation special interest group and the major clinical and research priorities shaping the future of neuromodulation for drug resistant epilepsy.

The positive interim findings research represents the first clinical data for ETX101, an investigational cell-type-selective gene therapy, and the first potential one-time disease-modifying treatment for Dravet syndrome.

A new study presented at AES 2025 examined factors linked to declining surgery for pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy and highlighted variability in candidate selection across centers.

A new phase 2 study presented at AES 2025 showed that stiripentol may reduce seizure burden in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Ovid Therapeutics' OV329 shows promise as a safe, effective GABA-AT inhibitor for treating drug-resistant seizures, with strong phase 1 trial results.

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Findings from a phase 2 trial highlighted lacosamide's effectiveness and safety in treating neonatal seizures, showing significant seizure reduction and tolerability in patients.

New data highlights cenobamate's effectiveness in reducing focal seizures in Asian populations, showcasing significant improvements and potential long-term benefits for patients.

New AES 2025 data reinforce zorevunersen’s disease-modifying potential in Dravet syndrome, showing durable seizure reduction, functional improvements, and a consistent safety profile.