Authorised Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Treatment of stereotypical prolonged seizure

An extension study to learn if Staccato Alprazolam is safe when treating long seizures in children ≥12 years of age and adults

EU CTIS ID: 2023-508868-30-00

What this study is testing

Evaluation of the long-term safety and tolerability of Staccato alprazolam.

  • Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • - Participant must be ≥12 years of age at the time of signing informed consent (or giving assent, where required) - Participant must have a study caregiver ≥18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent; the study caregiver(s) must be able to recognize and observe the participant - Participants with an established diagnosis of focal or generalized epilepsy or combined focal and generalized epilepsy with a documented history of stereotypical episodes of prolonged seizures that includes at least 1 of the following: a) Generalized seizure episodes starting with a flurry of absence seizures or myoclonic seizures with a minimum total duration of 5 minutes b) Episodes of a focal seizure with a minimum duration of 3 minutes c) Episodes of a focal seizure or a flurry of myoclonic seizures for at least 90 seconds followed by a generalized/bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with a minimum total duration of 3 minutes - Prior to the Screening Visit, participant completed a study using Staccato alprazolam Additional inclusion criteria for treatment arms 2 to 5: Prior to the Screening Visit, the participant completed the Phase 3 efficacy study with Staccato alprazolam (EP0162) at a clinical site located in the EU, UK, and UA, and experienced an IMP-treated seizure during the Outpatient Treatment Period.

You likely can't join if

  • - Participant has a current history of alcohol or drug use disorder, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5, within the previous 1 year - Participant has a known hypersensitivity to any components of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) or comparable drugs (and/or an investigational device) as stated in this protocol or to albuterol (or similar bronchospasm rescue medication if needed to meet country- specific requirements) - Participant has a history of convulsive (generalized tonic-clonic) status epilepticus in the 8-weeks prior to the Screening Visit - Participant has a history or presence of known nonepileptic seizures which cannot be distinguished from qualifying epileptic seizures - Participant has a clinically significant known airway hypersensitivity (eg, bronchospasm to known allergens, such as pollen, animals, or food) and/or acute respiratory signs/symptoms (eg, shortness of breath, wheezing on lung auscultation) - Participant has a clinically significant chronic pulmonary disorder other than mild asthma (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive lung diseases [including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis]) and/or recent history or presence of hemoptysis or pneumothorax - Participant has had a positive antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 and experienced moderate to severe signs/symptoms of respiratory distress necessitating hospitalization or outpatient treatment such as ambulatory oxygen, extensive treatment with inhaler medications, and/or oral medications for a duration of 4 weeks or more, unless full resolution occurred at least 6 months prior to Screening - Participant has experienced a severe upper respiratory tract infection within 4 weeks or severe bronchitis/pneumonia within 3 months before the Screening Visit - Participant has a history or presence of acute narrow-angle glaucoma - Participant has a condition for which oral alprazolam is contraindicated as per the regional labeling (eg, myasthenia gravis, severe respiratory insufficiency, and sleep apnea syndrome) - Participant has a history or presence of long QT syndrome, a family history of sudden death due to long QT syndrome, or unexplained syncope - Participant is taking any drug that is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, including azole antifungal agents (ketoconazole and itraconazole) and nefazodone - Participant is taking any opioids (eg, fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine) or sedative hypnotics on a chronic basis - Participant is taking nonselective beta blockers on a chronic basis

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Australia
  • Japan
  • United States
  • China

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Australia; Japan; United States; China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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